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Total cooking time: ~95 minutes.

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One plan, across 14 steps.

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Pasta Bolognese

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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat — 2 minutes

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Add 1 medium onion (chopped) and sauté until translucent — 5 minutes

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Stir in 2 cloves garlic (minced) and cook until fragrant — 1 minute

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Add 1 medium carrot (diced) and 1 celery stalk (diced) — 3 minutes

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Increase heat to medium-high and add 500 grams ground beef and 100 grams pancetta (diced), cook until browned — 8 minutes

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Stir in 1 cup red wine and let it simmer until reduced by half — 5 minutes

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Add 1 can (400 grams) crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup beef broth, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste — 1 minute

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Pasta Bolognese

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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it stew for 1 hour, stirring occasionally — 60 minutes

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Meanwhile, cook 400 grams pasta according to package instructions — 10 minutes

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A nice salad to go with pasta bolognese

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In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 1/2 cucumber (sliced), 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced), 1/2 cup bell pepper (sliced), and 1/4 cup olives (pitted and sliced) — 5 minutes

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A nice salad to go with pasta bolognese

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In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste — 3 minutes

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A nice salad to go with pasta bolognese

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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine — 2 minutes

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Pasta Bolognese

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Drain pasta and serve topped with Bolognese sauce and grated Parmesan cheese — 2 minutes

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A nice salad to go with pasta bolognese

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Sprinkle 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled) on top of the salad before serving — 1 minute

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