RAGU RAVING OVER PENNE

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This thick and hearty Bolognese will have your family and guests raving how great a cook you are. Comfort food that will warm your bones. Good to make for Halloween. take the children trick or treating check in, empty the candy bags, give a stir and go back out for more knowing the treat you'll be back home for..... When chilled arrive home for a hot yummy dinner that everyone will LOVE! Makes a lot of sauce so great to freeze leftovers for a later day.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Sauces

Time 5h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 slices lean bacon
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup sliced button mushroom
1 large sweet onion, diced
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 celery rib, diced (1/2 cup)
4 tablespoons mixed Italian herbs
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
20 ounces Rotel Tomatoes, pureed
20 ounces tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
kosher salt
fresh cracked black pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
1 -2 tablespoon butter
4 fresh basil leaves
1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to directions
freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
red pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • Cooked bacon till crisp, draining and discard grease. Crumble and place in crock-pot with remaining ingredients except for salt, pepper, pasta, cheese, butter and basil.
  • Mix everything together so ingredients are all incorporated.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Stir when you can.
  • Before serving adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and add additional Italian seasonings to your taste to refresh the herbiness. ;) Add butter and fresh basil and mix in for extra richness and freshness.
  • Plate pasta and pour sauce over it then top with cheese and pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 596.4, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 14.5

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