Bolognese Pasta with Sausages

Bolognese Pasta with Sausages is a hearty, flavorful dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner. This delightful recipe boasts a rich tomato sauce complemented by both ground beef and a mix of sausages, resulting in a satisfying and delicious meal. With tender spaghetti pasta and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, it’s a dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any table.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti pasta, 400g (14 oz)
• Ground beef, 500g (1 lb)
• Lean beef sausages, sliced diagonally into rings, 250g (9 oz)
• Local NZ sausages, sliced into strips, 250g (9 oz)
• Chopped tomatoes, 400g (14 oz)
• 1 large onion, chopped,
• 1 clove of garlic, pressed,
• 1 large can of button mushrooms, sliced thinly, 400g (14 oz)
• 2 bottles of Bolognese sauce, 700g (24.7 oz) each
• 1 small can of tomato paste, 140g (5 oz)
• 1 small cup of spicy tomato ketchup (optional), 250ml (8.5 oz)
• 1 to 2 tbsp. of sugar,
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Butter, 2 tbsp.
• Freshly grated cheddar cheese (if Parmesan is not available), for serving

Directions

1. Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water with a little cooking oil and salt over low to medium heat, stirring constantly until almost al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, heat butter over low heat. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.
3. Increase the heat to high and add ground beef, cooking until browned, about 5 minutes. Then, add chopped onion, tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and sausages. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until the sausages are browned and the tomatoes are mashed, approximately 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in Bolognese sauce and tomato paste. Add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar and cheddar cheese. Adjust the sauce thickness with additional water if needed, and cook for about 5 minutes over low heat. Transfer about two-thirds of the mixture into a serving bowl.
5. Toss the cooked pasta with the remaining sauce in the saucepan over low heat, mixing thoroughly. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors. Serve the pasta with additional sauce and a sprinkle of grated cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Nutrition Info (per serving): Approx. 550 calories, 30g protein, 40g carbs, 30g fat

How to serve

Bolognese Pasta with Sausages is best served hot and garnished with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese if available. Pair it with a simple side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal. For an extra kick, serve with chili flakes on the side for those who enjoy a little heat. Storing the leftovers in the refrigerator allows the flavors to deepen, making it even tastier the next day.

FAQs

1. Can I use different types of pasta for this recipe?
Yes, while spaghetti is traditional, you can substitute it with any pasta of your choice such as penne, fusilli, or rigatoni.

2. Is there a way to make this dish vegetarian?
Absolutely! You can replace the meat with lentils or a plant-based meat substitute and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth for a delicious vegetarian version.

3. What can I do if I don’t have Bolognese sauce?
If you don’t have Bolognese sauce, you can make your own by sautéing minced meat with herbs, tomatoes, and other spices. Alternatively, any tomato-based pasta sauce would work in a pinch.

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Bolognese Pasta with Sausages

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring a rich tomato sauce with ground beef and sausages, served over tender spaghetti pasta.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Bolognese, comfort food, Family Meal, Pasta, Sausages

Servings: 5 servings

Calories: 550kcal

Ingredients

Pasta

• 400 g Spaghetti pasta 14 oz

Meat

• 500 g Ground beef 1 lb
• 250 g Lean beef sausages, sliced diagonally 9 oz
• 250 g Local NZ sausages, sliced into strips 9 oz

Sauce

• 400 g Chopped tomatoes 14 oz
• 700 g Bolognese sauce 2 bottles, 24.7 oz each
• 140 g Tomato paste 5 oz
• 250 ml Spicy tomato ketchup (optional) 8.5 oz
• 1-2 tbsp Sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetables

• 1 Large onion, chopped
• 1 clove Garlic, pressed
• 400 g Button mushrooms, sliced thinly 14 oz

Others

• 2 tbsp Butter
• Freshly grated cheddar cheese (for serving) if Parmesan is not available

Instructions

Cooking the Pasta

• Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water with a little cooking oil and salt over low to medium heat, stirring constantly until almost al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Preparing the Sauce

• In a large saucepan, heat butter over low heat. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.
• Increase the heat to high and add ground beef, cooking until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add chopped onion, tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and sausages. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until the sausages are browned and the tomatoes are mashed, approximately 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in Bolognese sauce and tomato paste. Add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar and cheddar cheese. Adjust the sauce thickness with additional water if needed, and cook for about 5 minutes over low heat.
• Transfer about two-thirds of the mixture into a serving bowl.

Combining and Serving

• Toss the cooked pasta with the remaining sauce in the saucepan over low heat, mixing thoroughly.
• Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
• Serve the pasta with additional sauce and a sprinkle of grated cheese.

Notes

Bolognese Pasta with Sausages is best served hot and garnished with freshly grated cheddar or Parmesan cheese. Pair it with a side salad and garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for deepened flavors.