Meaty Bolognese + Bolognese Penne Pasta Bake

Bolognese Sauce
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Prep Time: 25 Min
Cook Time: 1 Hr 20 Min +

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1. Preheat a medium – large sized pot to medium heat and drop in the beyond beef. Break it up as it cooks and flip it often to ensure even browning. Cook for about 6 minutes until nice and golden. Transfer the cooked beef to a plate and return the pot to the heat. Add in 2 Tbsp. of EVOO (more if the reserved beef “grease” wasn’t abundant) and once heated, add the onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper, pepper flakes, and a generous pinch of salt and pep. Stir and cook for 5 or so minutes.

 

1. Make a well in the center of the pan and drop the garlic in. Once that starts to sizzle, cook for about a minute and then add the mushrooms and another good pinch of salt & pep. Let the mushrooms cook for 3 – 4 minutes and stir in the tomato paste, continuing to cook for another minute or two. Return the beef to the pan and pour in the red wine. Stir and cook until the wine is mostly reduced before stirring in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and cream.

 

1. Bring to a boil and once boiled, add the ¾ Tsp. sea salt, garlic & onion powders, nutmeg, cinnamon, bay leaf, and additional cracked pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for a minimum of one hour but the longer the better. Cook until sauce is reduced to desired consistency.

 

1. Taste and adjust salt / pepper if desired. ENJOY!

                 Grocery List

• 340g Beyond Meat Beef
• 2 Tbsp. + EVOO
• 1 Yellow Onion, diced
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 Bell pepper, diced
• 1 Carrot, peeled & diced
• 227g Cremini Mushrooms, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced / pressed
• 1 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
• ½ C Red Wine
• ½ 796ml can Crushed Tomatoes Without Salt
• 1 C PC Brand Plant-Based Beef Broth
• ½ C Whipping Cream, room temp
• ½ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 Tsp. Onion Powder
• ¼ Tsp. Nutmeg
• ¼ Tsp. Cinnamon
• 1 Bay Leaf
• ¾ Tsp. + Sea Salt
• Cracked Pepper

Mozzarella Bolognese Penne Bake

• Prepare Bolognese sauce recipe above.
• Boil to Al Dente Penne Pasta (You'll Need About 7 C Cooked)
• Preheat oven 375 F
• Shred 2 C Pizza Mozzarella 

1. Toss penne together with desired amount of Bolognese sauce until nice and heavily coated. Sprinkle in 1 1/2 c of the shredded mozzarella and stir to combine.
2. Spray a 3 qt. rectangular baking dish with cooking spray and pour in the cheesy penne. Tap the dish off the counter a few times to settle everything into the pan.
3. Top with remaining shredded mozz.
4. Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
5. Remove cover and continue to bake for 10 - 15 minutes until golden on top.
6. Garnish with fresh herbs like basil & parsley.
7. Serve up with additional herbs and some grated grana padano or other hard cheese.
8. ENJOY! <3