Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pumpkin Beef Bolognese, a hearty twist on a classic Italian dish that combines tender pumpkin with rich ground beef. This one-pan recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your table. Easy to prepare, it features a delightful sauce that simmers to perfection, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal without the hassle of extensive cleanup. Serve it over your favorite pasta or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying low-carb option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
- 4 cups diced pumpkin
- 1 small or ½ large fennel bulb (trimmed and diced)
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups puréed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- fresh thyme (for serving)
- chili flakes (for serving)
- 5 tbsp ricotta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots, garlic, and celery; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced pumpkin; cook for another 5 minutes, then add fennel and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Increase heat to high, add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned (about 10 minutes).
- Mix in herbs, spices, broth, and bay leaf; let simmer for 10 minutes. Add puréed tomatoes and tomato paste; cover and simmer until pumpkin is tender.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; serve topped with bolognese sauce, ricotta cheese, and fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg