Ingredients
1 lb Ziti Pasta
1 lb Ground Beef
1/2 lb Italian Sausage
1 Onion (Finely chopped)
2 Carrots (Finely diced)
2 stalks Celery (Finely diced)
3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
6 oz Tomato Paste
1 cup Red Wine (Enhances depth of flavor)
1 cup Beef Broth
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Dried Basil
Salt and Black Pepper (To taste, for seasoning)
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Parmesan Cheese (Grated, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil: Cook ziti in salted boiling water until al dente, which typically takes about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prevent Sticking: Toss the drained pasta with a bit of olive oil.
Prepare the Bolognese Sauce
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Brown the Meats: Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until no pink remains.
- Build the Sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, beef broth, oregano, and basil. Simmer to marry the flavors.
- Finish with Cream: Stir in heavy cream towards the end for a rich, luxurious texture.
Combine and Serve
- Mix Pasta and Sauce: Toss the cooked ziti with the Bolognese sauce, ensuring the pasta is well-coated.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for a final touch of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boil & Saute & Simmer