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Campanelle Bolognese Recipe

Campanelle Bolognese Recipe

Make this easy Campanelle Bolognese Recipe with tender pasta and rich meat sauce. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, and leftovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 People
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces campanelle pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Vegetables
  1. Heat olive oil and sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened and fragrant for a flavorful sauce foundation.
    Sautéing Vegetables for Bolognese Sauce
Step 2: Brown the Beef
  1. Add ground beef and cook thoroughly, breaking it apart until browned and no longer pink.
    Browning Ground Beef with Vegetables
Step 3: Build the Sauce
  1. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, broth, seasoning, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
    Adding Tomatoes and Seasonings
Step 4: Simmer Slowly
  1. Reduce heat and simmer gently for thirty minutes, allowing the flavors to blend beautifully.
    Simmering Homemade Bolognese Sauce
Step 5: Cook the Pasta
  1. Boil campanelle pasta according to package instructions until tender, then drain well.
    Cooking Campanelle Pasta
Step 6: Finish and Serve
  1. Stir milk into the sauce, toss with pasta, and garnish generously with Parmesan cheese.
    Finished Campanelle Bolognese Ready to Serve

Notes

For the richest flavor, allow the sauce to simmer gently for at least 30 minutes before serving.