Name: Heart-shaped Pasta with Bolognese & Meatballs
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients for Sauce the Bolognese Sauce:; 1 Box Barilla® Love Heart-shaped Pasta; ½ Tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; 8 Leaves basil, torn; 1 Stalk celery; 1 carrot; ½ onion; 4 Ounces Italian pancetta; 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ½ Pound ground beef; ½ Pound ground pork; ½ Cup dry white wine; 1/3 Cup tomato paste; 3 Cups water; ½ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; Ingredients for the Meatballs:; 1 Pound ground chicken; 3 Slices white bread, no crust, diced; 1 Clove Garlic, Minced; ¾ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; 1 Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped

Heart-shaped Pasta with Bolognese & Meatballs

1 hours 10 minutes

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Inspired by Nordstrom and shared with their permission - feel the love with this classic Bolognese sauce served over Barilla^® Love Heart-shaped Pasta.

Bolognese Recipes

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Ingredients

6 servings

Ingredients for Sauce the Bolognese Sauce:

1Box Barilla^® Love Heart-shaped Pasta

½Tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

8Leaves basil, torn

1Stalk celery

1carrot

½onion

4Ounces Italian pancetta

2tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

½Pound ground beef

½Pound ground pork

½Cup dry white wine

1/3Cup tomato paste

3Cups water

½Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

Ingredients for the Meatballs:

1Pound ground chicken

3Slices white bread, no crust, diced

1Clove Garlic, Minced

¾Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

1Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

For Bolognese Sauce: In a food processor, process the vegetables and the pancetta until they are finely ground.

Step 2

Add the ingredients to a medium sized pot with the olive oil and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.

Step 3

Add ground port and ground beef and brown well, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Deglaze with wine; evaporate completely then cover with water.

Step 5

Add tomato paste and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook for approximately 2 hours, the sauce should be thick, and the meat should be very tender.

Step 6

For Meatballs: Preheat oven to 400° F. Soak bread in a bowl of water.

Step 7

In a bowl combine chicken, cheese, parsley, garlic and soaked bread [squeeze out excess water] and mix [important to not overmix].

Step 8

Shape 1-inch size meatballs.

Step 9

Bake for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 10

For Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 11

Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat bring the Bolognese sauce to a simmer.

Step 12

Drain pasta and add to the sauce.

Step 13

Toss well, plate, then top with 3 meatballs. Garnish with cheese and basil.

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Limited Edition Love Pasta

Available at select restaurants and retailers nationwide, including Amazon, Kroger, ShopRite and Walmart. Only during January and February, while supplies last. Celebrate all shapes of love this season with Barilla Love, a Limited Edition heart-shaped pasta. Inspired by one of Barilla’s beloved pasta shapes, Mezzi Rigatoni, Barilla Love pasta is made just like the iconic Barilla Classic pasta fans know and love. Share a Valentine’s Day meal with a loved one with this unique Barilla pasta shape that cooks to perfect al dente texture every time. Barilla values its commitment to quality, making pasta for over 145 years.

Shape

Heart

Pack size

12oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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