Spicy, Creamy, Weeknight Bolognese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a large heavy pot over high heat.
  2. 2Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3Cook the beef until browned and cooked through (4-5 min).
  4. 4Push the beef to one side of the pot.
  5. 5Add the diced onion and carrots to the rendered fat, season, and cook until the onion is translucent (5 min).
  6. 6Stir in the red curry paste and cook until darkened and fragrant.
  7. 7Add the tomato sauce, using a bit of water to swish out the can and get all the sauce into the pot.
  8. 8Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook.
  9. 9In salted water, cook the pasta until just shy of al dente.
  10. 10Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
  11. 11Add the drained pasta to the simmering sauce.
  12. 12Stir in the heavy cream.
  13. 13Season to taste with more salt and pepper.
  14. 14Loosen with pasta water if needed until you get the desired consistency before serving hot.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 lb pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt
  • pepper
  • water

Equipment

large heavy pot

Tips

  • The red curry paste adds instant depth without tasting like curry.
  • Using a bit of pasta water helps to achieve the desired consistency of the sauce.
  • Heavy cream helps to round out the spiciness.

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