Recipes

Pasta Bolognese By: Emma C.

Recipe Story

I am a mom of two young adults with cystic fibrosis. This is a meaty, hearty, fatty dish that both my kids enjoy. I ran into two "real" Italian women who told me how to make it years ago and it's been a favorite ever since.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb ground veal
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 c chopped onion
  • 4 cloves of minced garlic
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 pt half & half
  • 1 c shredded parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb pasta
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • Salt & fresh-cracked pepper to taste
  • Add All Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large non-stick skillet or soup-pot, cook all 3 meats together.

  2. Drain fat.

  3. Add olive oil and onions and sauté until onions are translucent.

  4. Add garlic and sauté for about 4 minutes.

  5. Add chunks of cream cheese to melt in and then add the half & half, parmesan cheese, Italian herbs and salt & pepper.

  6. In the meantime, have a large pot of boiling water on for the pasta.

  7. Cook the pasta (any variety/shape) according to package directions.

  8. Drain and return pasta to pot that has the 4 tablespoons of butter in it.

  9. Toss cooked pasta with melted butter.

  10. Plate each dish with pasta and top with Bolognese sauce.

TIPS/NOTES

Tip from Suzanne Michel: Adding cooked, finely chopped vegetables would increase nutrient value.

Nutritional Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Amount per serving:
    • Calories: 910
    • Fat: 60 g
    • Sodium: 500 mg
    • Protein: 43 g
    • Calcium: 272 mg

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