One-Pan Cheesy Pasta Bolognese

Calling all pasta lovers! There is no question that pasta dishes are one of the best comfort foods. Especially, when it doesn’t require a lot of time, effort or making a mess in the kitchen. This one-pan cheesy pasta bolognese is exactly what you need today!

No boiling, no draining – nothing! The pasta gets cooked right in with the meaty sauce which is so easy to make from scratch. Just keep in mind, you need a LARGE pan (the bigger the better) with a secure lid for this.

It’s hard to resist a heaping plate of this yummy pasta covered with delicious homemade Bolognese sauce and topped with cheesy mozzarella. Satisfying, flavorful, filling and comforting – perfect meal to feed a hungry family! You won’t believe how easy and delicious it is until you try it yourself! Enjoy!

One-Pan Cheesy Pasta Bolognese

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 8

Author: Yummy Addiction

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion , diced
• 3/4 cup grated carrots
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 28 oz. (800g) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 oz. (340g) pasta (I used Penne Rigate)
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese , grated
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded, divided

Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up into small pieces with a spoon, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add in dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
• Next, add the red wine and stir to combine. Add Worcestershire and canned tomatoes, stirring to combine. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine. Add salt and pepper.
• Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Add pasta, stir well. Cover pan and cook until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
• When pasta is tender, gently stir in grated Parmesan and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Scatter the remaining mozzarella evenly over top. Turn off the heat. Place lid over skillet and allow mozzarella to melt, 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.