Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Pork Pasta Bolognese

Prep / Time : 45 minutes    Makes 4 serving  (serving size : 1-1/4 cup)

9             ounces refrigerated fettuccine
2             tablespoons olive oil
12           ounces lean ground pork
1/2          cup grated carrot
3             garlic cloves minced
1/2          cup red wine
1-2/3      low-sodium marinara sauce
1/2         cup chopped fresh basil , divided
1/2         teaspoon kosher salt
1/4         teaspoon black pepper 
**Steamed Sugar Snap peas (recipe below)

1 .     Cook pasta by package directions , Drain
2.      Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat . Add pork , carrot and garlic ; saute 4 minutes or until pork is done . Add wine ; cook 1 minute . Add marinara , 1/4 cup basil , salt and pepper , bring to a simmer . Pour sauce over pasta . Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sauce
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                  Steamed Sugar Snap  Peas
Prep / Total time : 45 minutes makes 4 servings (serving size : 1-1/4 cups)

3          cups  fresh sugar snap peas
1          tablespoon chopped fresh mint or tarragon
1          tablespoon butter
1/8       teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steam peas 5 minutes or until crisp-tender ; drain . Combine peas , mint ,butter , salt and pepper ; toss well.

18 comments:

  1. Looks so inviting and nicely presented!

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    1. Hi Sokehah Cheah , thanks , and thanks for dropping by :)

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  2. Very appetizing! We love Sugar Snap Peas, too! Thank you for sharing, Nee!

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  3. Hi Nellie , We love sugar snap peas , my kids love to snap them because they love the raw also , thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. I love Bolognese but usually make it with ground beef. This is a wonderful twist to the usual. ;)

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    1. Hi Amy , it is also good with beef , you can also use leftover turkey , thanks for stopping by :).

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  5. Really fun dish! Although I include pork in my Italian meat sauce (along with beef), I've never used pork in a Bolognese before. Love the idea! Gotta try this - thanks.

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    1. Hi John , it is a fun dish , try it , I know you will like it , thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. Dear Nee, Looks wonderful and I love sugar snap peas. Blessings dear. Catherine xo

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    1. Hi Catherine , I do so think everyone love sugar snaps , thanks for stopping by :)

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  7. Nice spin on Bolognese, Nee. Gotta love that basil and those sugar snaps. I really want to grow them next year. They are the best when freshly picked right from the garden. Perhaps the kids will plant a kitchen garden come Spring:)

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    1. Hi Louise , thanks a bunch ,the kids love growing stuff , we have a fairly large garden each year , it helps when you have a large family and wants to give them fresh veggies and fruits . . thanks for stopping by :)

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  8. nice bolognese, nee! to me, it is already a very comforting kind of dish

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    1. Hi Lena , I do so think we arw thinking alike , warms the tummy , thanks for stoping by :)

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  9. Hi Nee, let's try this again, had written my comment and then blogger would not let me enter it! Anyhow, what a wonderful recipe this is! I love Pasta Bolognese, but have not made it with pork. I usually use beef. Have to try this..Also, one of my very favorite veggies is the sugar snap peas! I love them. I make them plain boiled with a bit of butter on it. Love your version of steaming and adding mint. That is what is nice about sharing, you learn so much and get tips from your fellow bloggers. Thanks, blessings, Dottie :)

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    1. Hi Dottie , blogger have did that to me a couple of time , I also do like you , I try again . sugar snap peas I use just butter , so I decided to use a dab of mint and the results was wonderful .
      Yes my dear Dottie , that's what is so nice about our fellow bloggers , they become your extended family , such wonderful peoples ... Thanks for stopping by , blessing to you dear Dottie . :).

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  10. Hi Nee, my apology for not paying you a visit recently. Have been quite busy lately. Your bolognese looks so tempting and yummy. Have a great week ahead :)

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  11. Hi Ivy , No need for an apology , this is a very busy season , after the holidays , we will be back in the groove . Thanks for stopping by :).

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