Pasta Bolognese (Spaghetti)
A hearty Bolognese crafted with your choice of savory ground meats, pan-seared shrimp, or a plant-based option, this dish layers slow-simmered tomatoes, garlic, onions, fresh oregano, and a touch of balsamic for deep, bold flavor. Finished with baby spinach for a fresh twist and served over your choice of traditional, gluten-free, or protein-packed pasta. Choose your side salad, and don’t forget the Parm on top!
🥗 Ingredients:
Protein (Choose One):
✅ 4 cups pan-seared shrimp (~2 lbs)
✅ 2 cups ground beef, browned & drained (~1 lb)
✅ 2 cups plant-based beef, browned & crumbled (~1 lb, vegan option)
✅ 2½ cups Italian sausage, cooked & crumbled (~19 oz)
✅ 2 cups portabella mushrooms, sliced (~8 oz, vegetarian option)
Base & Vegetables
✅ 3 cups pasta sauce (Full Circle) (~24 oz)
✅ 3 cups crushed tomatoes (Cento Passata) (~24 oz)
✅ 1 small yellow onion, diced (~4 oz)
✅ 1 cup carrots, matchstick cut (~5 oz)
✅ 1 clove fresh garlic, minced (~1 tsp, 4 g)
✅ 2 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (~0.5 oz)
✅ 2 cups baby spinach, chopped (~5.5 oz)
Pasta Options (Choose One):
✅ 8 cups cooked classic spaghetti (~16 oz dry)
✅ 6 cups cooked gluten-free spaghetti (~12 oz dry)
✅ 8 cups cooked rigatoni (~16 oz dry)
✅ 8 cups cooked chickpea rotini (~16 oz dry, GF)
✅ 8 cups cooked penne rigate (~16 oz dry)
✅ 6 cups cooked gluten-free penne (~12 oz dry)
✅ 8 cups cooked farfalle bowtie (~16 oz dry)
Dressing & Seasonings
✅ 1 Tbsp kosher salt (~2 g)
✅ 1 Tbsp butcher cut black pepper (~2 g)
✅ 1 tsp dried thyme
✅ 2 Tbsp avocado oil (~1 fl oz)
✅ Juice of 1 fresh lemon (shrimp only)
Side Salad Choice (Choose One):
✅ House Italian
✅ Classic Caesar
Parm on Top?
✅ 1 cup parmesan, grated (~3 oz)
✅ None