One Pot Harissa Pasta Bolognese
This One Pot Harissa Pasta Bolognese is the coziest weeknight dinner with barely any cleanup! The pasta noodles cook directly in a sweet and fragrant harissa-spiked tomato sauce with ground beef and toasted spices. Dairy-free, pantry friendly and so delicious!
Servings: 5 -6 servings
Calories: 523kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup harissa paste
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 12 oz dry bucatini or spaghetti
- 1/4-1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream to taste, optional
- Chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and brown, breaking it up as you go.
- Add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4-6 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the harissa, garlic, and spices and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Pour in the wine to deglaze the pan and simmer for a minute or so to allow the alcohol to cook off.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes, beef stock and salt. Bring to a boil and submerge the pasta in the liquid. Boil for 12-14 minutes, or until the pasta is barely al dente. Keep in mind that the pasta will continue to absorb liquid as it sits off the heat so don’t overcook!
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the desired amount of cream, if using. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 718mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g