Description
A hearty and delicious gluten-free bolognese pasta recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 8 ounces gluten-free pasta (such as penne or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef or turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce simmers, cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the sauce has thickened, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the sauce over the cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- Add a splash of red wine to the sauce for extra depth of flavor while it simmers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg