Beef and Kale Bolognese

Ground Beef, vegetables and tomato sauce slow simmered and served over pasta.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean or leaner)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 cups shredded kale
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) no-salt added tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked Pappardelle pasta
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Cooking:

  1. Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef, onion and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. 
  2. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
  3. Stir in celery and carrots; cook 3 to 5 minutes. Add kale, tomato sauce, salt and peppers; simmer 10 minutes to develop flavors, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
  4. Serve sauce over pasta; garnish with Parmesan cheese and basil.

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