ONE-POT BUCATINI BOLOGNESE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound ground beef chuck (80- to 85-percent lean)
Freshly ground black pepper
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
12 ounces bucatini, broken in half (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus additional for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus additional for serving

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, carrots, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook 1 minute, stirring to coat the vegetables. Add the beef, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add the canned tomatoes, bucatini, 3 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged in liquid. Bring to a boil and continue to cook, stirring frequently to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley and season with salt to taste. Divide among 4 bowls and serve with additional parsley and Parmesan.
Cook's Note: The success of this recipe is dependent upon the specific pasta shape suggested, so we don't recommend substitutions.