Bolognese Two Ways: Ina Garten's Weeknight & Bon Appetit's 'Best Bolognese'

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Ina Garten’s Weeknight Bolognese Yield: 4-5 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons good-quality olive oil 454 grams lean ground beef 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves) 1 tablespoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1¼ cups dry red wine, divided 1 (796 ml) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano 2 tablespoons tomato paste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ¾ pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed ¼ cup heavy cream ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving Directions In large (12-inch) skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink colour and has started to brown. Stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1½ teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the box. While pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add nutmeg, basil, cream, and remaining ¼ cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and ½ cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side. Ina’s notes: Use any ground meat you want such as chicken, pork or turkey, even plant-based or diced mushrooms to make it vegetarian. If you don’t have cream or basil, simply omit. The sauce will still be delicious! Bon Appetit’s Best Bolognese Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 small carrot, peeled & chopped 3 tablespoon