FAST SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

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The secret ingredient in this ultrafast Bolognese is Worcestershire sauce. The vinegar, molasses and anchovies in the condiment season the ground beef mixture with salt, acid, sweetness and funk in one shot. Once the Bolognese has simmered, use tongs to transfer the pasta directly from the pot to the skillet, then toss in some of the starchy pasta cooking liquid for a glossy, saucy finish.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, meat, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 pound ground beef (preferably 20 percent fat), pork or dark meat turkey
12 ounces spaghetti, pappardelle or other long pasta
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, 3 minutes. Add beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
  • Add pasta to the pot and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, add tomato paste to skillet and cook, stirring, until darkened, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup water, Worcestershire, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Using tongs, transfer pasta directly from the pot to the skillet along with 1 cup pasta water. Increase heat to high and simmer vigorously, tossing, until sauce reduces and coats the pasta, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with Parmesan.

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