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Pumpkin Beef Bolognese

Pumpkin Beef Bolognese: A Warm, Hearty Dinner Delight

Enjoy a comforting Pumpkin Beef Bolognese that combines savory beef with sweet pumpkin, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Any type you love
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 cup Shallots Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 stalks Celery Finely chopped
  • 2 cups Diced Pumpkin Hokkaido or red kuri squash recommended
  • 1 cup Fennel Bulb Diced small
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground pork or chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Sage
  • 1 teaspoon Marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 1 can Purée of Tomatoes Base ingredient for sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Enhances depth and umami
  • 1/2 cup Whipped Ricotta Optional topping

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté finely chopped shallots, minced garlic, and celery for about 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Stir in the diced pumpkin, allowing it to soften and caramelize for about 5 minutes, then add the diced fennel and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  3. Raise heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook for about 10 minutes, breaking it up until browned.
  4. Sprinkle in dried thyme, sage, marjoram, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Pour in beef broth and add bay leaf. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add puréed tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring well. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes over low heat.
  6. Prepare pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water.
  7. Combine cooked pasta with the Pumpkin Beef Bolognese sauce. Toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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