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