Spicy, Creamy Weeknight Bolognese
This streamlined take on classic Bolognese transforms the traditional hours-long simmer into a weeknight-friendly masterpiece. By combining ground beef with aromatic vegetables and a touch of cream and red pepper flakes, you'll create a rich, satisfying sauce that tastes like it's been cooking all day.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Serves
4-6 servings
Difficulty
easy
Ingredients
Ingredients
Techniques: browning, sautéing, simmering, deglazing
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This weeknight-friendly Bolognese proves that you don't need hours of simmering to create a rich, satisfying sauce. The key is building layers of flavor quickly through proper browning and the classic Italian soffritto base.
For the best results, don't rush the browning of the beef or the softening of the vegetables - these steps build the foundation of flavor that makes this quick sauce taste like it's been simmering all day.