Quick Italian Spaghetti Bolognese
10min
20min
5
480
Chef's Note
Deer meat (venison) makes a leaner and more flavorful alternative to beef in this classic Italian dish. If the venison tastes too gamey, you can add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the sauce to help balance the flavor.
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Ingredients
1 pound ground deer meat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring to a boil for the pasta.
- 2
While waiting for the water to boil, dice 1 medium onion and mince 3 cloves of garlic.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add 1 pound of ground deer meat to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
- 6
Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 8
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Meanwhile, add 1 pound of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes).
- 10
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- 11
Pour the deer meat sauce over the pasta and toss to combine.
- 12
Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
480
32g
58g
14g
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