How to Make Penne a la Bolognese

Let’s make penne pasta a la Bolognese tonight.

This is super delicious! I use the carrots to sweeten my sauce instead of sugar. One of my kids favorites – and their friends as well! This meal carries well in a thermos for lunch at school or at the office. Here is what you are going to need:

1 pound bag penne pasta
1 pound ground sausage
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely diced
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
3 garlic clove, minced
6 tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped (keep the juice)
2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 cup whole milk
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Parmesan cheese

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta perpackage instructions. Drain and drizzle with olive oil.

• Brown the sausage in a large pan. Drain the fat into a bowl.

• Wipe the pan and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Heat.

• Add the onions, celery, carrots and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes until onions start to brown.

• Add the tomatoes with their rendered juice and the tomato paste. Mix well. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

• Return the sausage to the pan. Mix well.

• Add the chicken stock and the oregano. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer slowly for 1 ½ to 2 hours.

• Add the milk and heat through – do not bring to a boil as milk might curdle.

• Add the penne to the sauce and mix well.

• Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Print the Penne a la Bolognese Recipe Here!