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Walnut Bolognese

Author: Elliott Sulkis

A flavor-packed Bolognese with a nutty richness and texture.

Walnut Bolognese
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins

Ingredients:

 1 cup California walnuts, finely chopped
 1 tbsp Olive oil
 ½ lb Ground beef
 ½ lb Ground Italian sausage
 1 Small yellow onion, finely diced
 1 Carrot, finely diced
 1 Celery stalk, finely diced
 3 cloves Garlic, minced
 2 tbsp Tomato paste
 ½ cup Dry red wine
 28 oz 1 can crushed tomatoes
 ½ cup Beef bone broth
 1 Small parmesan rind
 1 tsp Dried oregano
 ½ tsp Dried thyme
 1 Fresh basil leaf
 Salt and pepper
 8–12 oz pasta (pappardelle, tagliatelle, or rigatoni)
 Fresh basil, garnish

Preparation:

1

Toast walnuts in a dry skillet 2 to 3 minutes; set aside.

2

Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrot, celery; cook 5 minutes. Add garlic for another minute.

3

Push to the side and brown beef and sausage 6 to 8 minutes.

4

Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute.

5

Add wine; simmer for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, walnuts, oregano, thyme, parmesan rind, and basil.

6

Simmer 20 to 25 minutes on low, stirring occasionally. Remove rind and basil stems.

7

In a separate pot, cook pasta until al dente. Toss with sauce or spoon on top.

8

Garnish with basil and parmesan before serving.

9

To see the recipe video click here.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

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Amount per serving
Calories717
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g57%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 1217mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 45g17%
Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 34g
Calcium 468mg36%
Iron 5mg28%
Potassium 914mg20%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.