6 Classic Recipes Prepared With Different Wine Pairing

2) Beef Linguine With Red Wine Bolognese Sauce (2 of 6)

The traditional flavor of Bolognese sauce has been redefined with the hint of red wine. This beef entry is definitely a crowd-pleaser if you are planning to prepare it for a special occasion.

Ingredients

• Olive oil, 1 tbsp
• Ground beef, 1 lb
• Whole milk, ¾ cup
• Dry red wine, 1 cup
• Diced tomatoes, 1 can
• Ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp
• Fresh parsley (chopped), 2 tbsp
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Linguine, 1 lb
• Parmesan (grated), ½ cup

Preparation

1. Place a large skillet over med-high heat. Add oil.
2. When oil is hot, add beef and cook, stirring continuously to crumble it. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the color has changed to brown.
3. Add wine and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the liquid has evaporated.
4. Stir in tomatoes, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Combine well to adjust flavors. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
5. Adjust heat and let simmer for another 20 minutes and let the sauce thicken. When the beef is cooked and sauce is of desired consistency, stir in parsley.
6. While the beef is cooking, prepare the pasta following the directions on the package. Drain and return to the pot. Transfer the beef and sauce to the pot and toss with the pasta.
7. Top with parmesan and serve immediately.