Tuscan Spiced Bucatini Bolognese

Tuscan Spiced Bucatini Bolognese and no chopping required! By For the Tuscan Seasoning Blend: 2 tsp dried basil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried rosemary 1/2 tsp ground fennel 1/2 tsp cayenne (use 1/4 tsp if spice averse) For the Bolognese: 32 oz Marinara Sauce (Rao's is recommended) 1 lb lean ground beef Salt to taste Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste Avocado Oil Pasta of your choice (I used bucatini) Optional finishes: EVOO, Grass-Fed butter, basil, Parmesan INSTRUCTIONS Brown and break up the ground beef. Slightly tilt the pan to one side to to skim off any additional fat that accumulates, using a paper towel to absorb and discard it. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the marinara sauce and 1/4 c water (I like to shake it in the nearly empty jar to get every last bit of sauce). Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the Tuscan seasoning blend, season to taste with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, until slightly thickened. Finish the sauce with 2 tbsp butter or EVOO, if desired. Top with basil and Parmesan on the pasta of your choice!

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Step 1

Brown and break up the ground beef. Slightly tilt the pan to one side to to skim off any additional fat that accumulates, using a paper towel to absorb and discard it. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Add the marinara sauce and 1/4 c water (I like to shake it in the nearly empty jar to get every last bit of sauce). Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the Tuscan seasoning blend, season to taste with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, until slightly thickened.

Step 4

Finish the sauce with 2 tbsp butter or EVOO, if desired. Top with basil and Parmesan on the pasta of your choice!