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Pumpkin Beef Bolognese

Delicious Pumpkin Beef Bolognese for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Comforting Pumpkin Beef Bolognese is a hearty one-pot meal, perfect for chilly nights and packed with nutritious veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Pasta Use any preferred type
For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for sautéing vegetables
  • 2 medium Shallots Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 stalk Celery Finely chopped
For the Main Dish
  • 2 cups Diced Pumpkin Tender and sweet when cooked
  • 1 medium Fennel Bulb Diced
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can be swapped with ground turkey or chicken
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Sage
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Substitute with chicken or vegetable broth if needed
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving
  • 1 cup Pureed Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Ricotta Whipped, optional

Equipment

  • heavy-based saucepan
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large heavy-based saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add shallots, garlic, and celery, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in diced pumpkin and cook for an additional 5 minutes, then add fennel and cook for another 3 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to high and add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks for about 10 minutes until browned.
  4. Add thyme, sage, marjoram, chili flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in beef broth and add bay leaf; bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes.
  6. Mix in pureed tomatoes and tomato paste, cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
  8. Serve pasta topped with Pumpkin Beef Bolognese sauce and garnish with whipped ricotta if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients for best flavors. This dish can be made ahead and tastes better the next day.

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