Description
A delightful dish combining hearty Bolognese sauce with a creamy texture, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent (3 to 5 minutes).
- Brown the meat: Add ground beef or Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned (5 to 7 minutes).
- Add the tomato ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Make it creamy: Stir in heavy cream and heat through for a couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Toss cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor; adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: fettuccine, bolognese, creamy pasta, Italian dinner, weeknight meal