Prepare to transform your ordinary pasta night into an extraordinary culinary adventure! This Fettuccine with Fire Roasted Bolognese Sauce isn't just another recipe—it's a taste sensation that will transport your taste buds straight to the rustic kitchens of Italy. Imagine rich, smoky tomatoes dancing with perfectly browned ground beef, creating a sauce so irresistible that your dinner guests will be begging for seconds before they've finished their first bite.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 60 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (14 oz) fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by finely chopping the onion and mincing the garlic cloves. Measure out all spices and seasonings.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the meat is browned and no longer pink.
- Add chopped onions to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions become translucent and slightly softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for an additional 1 minute until garlic becomes fragrant.
- Pour the fire roasted tomatoes into the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water. Season the Bolognese sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- If sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Plate the fettuccine and generously ladle the fire roasted Bolognese sauce over the pasta.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Choose high-quality ground beef with a bit of fat content (80/20 blend) for maximum flavor and richness.
- Allow the sauce to simmer slowly to develop deep, complex flavors—patience is key in creating an authentic Bolognese.
- Reserve some pasta water before draining; its starchy magic helps create a silky sauce that clings perfectly to the fettuccine.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a splash of red wine while sautéing the beef and onions.
- Grate your Parmesan cheese fresh—pre-grated cheese simply can't compare in flavor and texture.
- If you want a slightly smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to break down the tomatoes slightly while cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 85mg
