Pasta Bolognese With Cheese

Photo by Sandi (From CA) Total Time: Prep Time: Cook Time: 1 hrs 20 mins 20 mins 1 hrs Sandi (From CA)'s Note: If you like lasagna, you'll love this dish, and the addition of the red wine takes this over the top! (We're not wine drinkers, but it ...

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2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion , chopped 1 garlic clove , crushed 1 carrot , diced 2 celery ribs , chopped

4 slices bacon , finely chopped 5 button mushrooms , chopped 1 lb lean ground beef cup red wine 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 (7 ounce) can chopped tomatoes 1 sprig fresh thyme 2 cups dry penne pasta 1 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup diced mozzarella cheese 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper fresh basil leaf (to garnish)

Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Fry the onion, garlic, carrot and celery in the olive oil until softened. Add the bacon and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the mushrooms, fry for 2 minutes, then fry the beef until brown. Add the wine, tomato paste, 3 tablespoons water, tomatoes and the sprig of fresh thyme; bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 F; Cook the pasta. Meanwhile, place the milk, butter and flour in a saucepan; heat gently, whisking until thickened. Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and season. Drain the pasta and stir into the cheese sauce; uncover the Bolognese sauce and boil rapidly for 2 minutes. Spoon the sauce into a casserole; top with the pasta mixture and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden; Garnish with basil and serve hot.

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