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Pumpkin Beef Bolognese

Pumpkin Beef Bolognese: Comfort Food Your Family Will Love

A delightful Pumpkin Beef Bolognese that combines tender pumpkin and rich ground beef in a creamy sauce, 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 Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Shallots Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 stalk Celery Optional, chopped
  • 3 cups Pumpkin Diced, can substitute with butternut squash
  • 1 cup Fennel Chopped, optional
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey or lentils
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Sage
  • 1 teaspoon Marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Discard before serving
  • 2 cups Puréed Tomatoes Canned or fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
For the Whipped Ricotta
  • 1 cup Whipped Ricotta Mix in olive oil and parmesan for extra flavor

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Beef Bolognese
  1. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add chopped shallots and minced garlic, stirring for about 5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Incorporate diced pumpkin into the pan, cooking for another 5 minutes until it softens slightly.
  3. Increase the heat to high and add 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it apart while it browns for about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in dried thyme, sage, marjoram, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of beef broth and add a bay leaf. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Incorporate 2 cups of puréed tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste into the pot. Stir and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  7. Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  8. Toss the cooked pasta with the Pumpkin Beef Bolognese sauce, and top with whipped ricotta before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

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