Recipe of Penne Bolognese - Food Recipes

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PENNE BOLOGNESE

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Serving Size : 4
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Low-cal

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

2 ts Olive oil 1 Onion, minced 1 Carrot, minced 1 Celery rib, minced 1/2 lb Ground beef, lean 1/2 c White wine, dry 1/3 c Tomato paste 1 2/3 c Milk 3/4 ts Slat 1/2 ts Pepper 1/2 ts Oregano 12 oz Penne pasta 1/4 c Parsley, chopped 3 tb Parmesan cheese In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrot, celery, and 1/3 cup of water and cook until the vegetables are tender and the liquid has evaporated about 5 minutes longer. Stir in the ground beef and cook until no longer pink about 4 minutes. Add the wine and cook until the liquid has evaporated about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, 2/3 cup of milk, the salt, pepper and oregano, reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the milk has been absorbed. Continue to cook until the sauce is thick and creamy, gradually adding the remaining 1 cup milk until all has been absorbed about 20 minutes longer. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just tender. Drain well. Transfer the sauce to a large bowl. Add the pasta, parsely, if desired and the Parmesan and toss to combine. Spoon the Penne Bolognese into 4 serving bowls. Suggested accompaniments: Shredded Belgian endive with cooked frown artichoke hearts tossed with a nonfat Italian dressing. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -