Best Bacon Bolognese Recipes

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BACON BOLOGNESE



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Pasta with ground beef was a family staple while I was growing up. I've added bacon, ground pork, white wine and juicy tomatoes to make it a next-level meal. -Carly Terrell, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed slightly
1-1/2 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef and pork over medium heat, 5-7 minutes, until no longer pink, breaking both into crumbles. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from pot with a slotted spoon; pour off drippings., Add carrots, onion and bacon to same pot; cook and stir over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Return meat to pot; add wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook until liquid is almost evaporated., Add tomatoes and stock; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 3-4 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally., To serve, cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente; drain. Stir butter into meat sauce; add spaghetti and toss to combine. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BACON BOLOGNESE



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A family spaghetti supper tailored for kids who don't like mince - packed with vegetables and flavoured with pesto

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 7

400g spaghetti
1 tsp olive oil
2 large carrots , finely diced
3 celery sticks, finely diced
200g pack smoked bacon lardon
190g jar sundried tomato pesto
8-12 basil leaves , shredded (optional)

Steps:

  • Boil the spaghetti following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a non-stick pan. Add the carrots, celery and bacon, and stir well. Cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 mins until the veg has softened.
  • Tip in the pesto, warm through, then stir through the drained spaghetti with the basil, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 81 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

BACON BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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Veggie-loaded bolognese sauce with a hint of bacon. Perfect in lasagne.

Provided by timbstoke

Time 2h20m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat a small amount of olive oil on a medium heat in a large pan. Add the bacon and onion. As the meat starts to cook, add the carrots, courgette, celery, and pepper
  • After 2-3 minutes, add the mince, mushrooms and garlic. Season well with salt and pepper. Cook until meat is browned.
  • Add a glass of red wine, and allow a few minutes for the wine to reduce slightly
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and halved cherry tomatoes. Add thyme, oregano, nutmeg, chilli flakes, paprika and stock pot
  • Stir well, then drop the heat to low, cover and leave for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • After 2 hours, uncover, increase the heat to medium, and allow some of the excess liquid to reduce for 5-10 minutes.
  • Use as part of your bolognese-based recipe immediately, or allow to cool before splitting into portions and chilling/freezing.
  • Can be stored for up to 4 days in the fridge, or 3 months in the freezer.

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