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Pappardelle with Bolognese Sauce

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Pappardelle with Bolognese Sauce.
A rich, thick and hearty meat sauce wrapped around pappardelle pasta. Comfort food at it’s finest. 
white bowl of pappardelle pasta with bolognese sauce. Fork with pasta twirled around to side. Bread slices and glass carafe in background.
It’s fall. Is anyone else super excited? I’m ready for boots, cardigans, cranking up my oven, leaving the windows open during the day, wood burning fires at night and always, always watching the leaves change. That first week when they burst into a colorful explosion of oranges, yellows and reds. Yes.
 
Those are the mornings I like to sit on my deck with my coffee and just stare at their magnificence. Until the oven calls and it always does. Fall is a time for low and slow cooking, Saturday sauces and baking bonanzas. One of my favorites is Bolognese sauce. It’s the mother of all meat sauces and is amazingly versatile.
Pappardelle pasta with Bolognese Sauce in white bowl. Fork with pasta twirled around fork in bowl. Glass carafe in background.
Bolognese sauce is all about layering flavors. The sauce it almost stew like so it needs something substantial to hold up to it so you’ll want to skip say Cappellini (Angel Hair) pasta for this dish.

INGREDIENTS TO ADD TO YOUR SHOPPING LIST:

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • carrots
  • celery
  • garlic
  • onion
  • tomato paste
  • red wine 
  • ground beef
  • ground veal
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • pappardelle pasta 

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EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED:

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Large DUTCH OVEN – this oval Dutch oven is my FAVORITE.
Knife or small electric food CHOPPER
Spatula – currently obsessed with THIS SPATULA. 

WHAT CAN I MAKE WITH BOLOGNESE SAUCE? 

My friends at KitchenAid challenged me to come up with a Fall version of my traditional Bolognese sauce. How did we do that? With the help of my KitchenAid Dual Fuel 36? Range of course and by infusing the earthy deep flavor of mushrooms into our low and slow Saturday sauce. Bolognese sauce is all about layering flavors and mushrooms just add another level to this classic sauce that’s perfect for Fall (and winter). We show you exactly how you can make this at home in our video below :
Read more at https://bellalimento.com/?p=16421#P1lTvKGu6LvZWQMW.99

Use it to make my favorite, LASAGNA, as a filling for STUFFED SHELLS, or simply add to it to any chunky pasta like pappardelle or rigatoni.

Hopefully we’ve inspired you to get in the kitchen and make your our Bolognese Sauce! You can use it to make my favorite, LASAGNA, as a filling for stuffed shells, or simply add to it to any chunky pasta like papparedelle or rigatoni like we showcased in the video. The sauce it almost stew like so it needs something substantial to hold up to it so you’ll want to skip say Cappellini (Angel Hair) pasta for this dish. Now this is important, make sure you have a nice crusty loaf of bread to serve it with. You’ll want every ounce of this sauce. Trust me.
Read more at https://bellalimento.com/?p=16421#P1lTvKGu6LvZWQMW.99

Pappardelle pasta in white bowl with Bolognese sauce. Fork with pasta twirled around fork to right inside bowl. Glass carafe in background.

MORE PASTA RECIPES TO TRY: 

If you’re feeling inspired by my Pappardelle with Bolognese Sauce recipe, chances are you’ll love these other pasta recipes:

Pappardelle with Bolognese Sauce

white bowl of pappardelle pasta with bolognese sauce

Pappardelle with Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 carrots - peeled, minced
  • 2 stalks celery - minced
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 onion - minced
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/2 bottle red wine
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound ground veal
  • water
  • salt/pepper
  • 1 pound pappardelle pasta

Instructions

  1. In a LARGE deep sided pan add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add: carrots, celery, garlic and onion. Sauté over low heat for 20-25 minutes or until completely soft, tender. Stir as necessary.
  2. Add meats, season with salt and pepper and cook until completely brown. Once browned, add tomato paste and allow to brown, approximately 5 minutes. Once brown add wine. Allow to reduce by half. Season with salt.
  3. Add enough water to cover the sauce by 1". Simmer on LOW. Stirring as necessary. When liquid levels are low add more water. Continue cooking and reducing for a MINIMUM of one hour. Sauce is best after 2-3 or even more hours.
  4. Cook pappardelle according to package directions. Serve with Bolognese sauce.

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© Paula Jones
Cuisine: Italian / Category: Pasta

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Comments

    • antonietta says

      I have been meaning to make this for weeks. Can’t wait to try it. Just reading ingredients makes my mouth water. Looks delicious.

  2. Jennelle says

    I just got my half a cow from the butcher last week. 234 pounds of beef in the freezer, so I am going to literally BEEF UP MY BOLOGNESE. I was planning to make some as soon as I get a chance anyway. I’ve got a pound of ground pork and a half a bottle of wine just waiting.

  6. Julie says

    I don’t really use beef much, but I recently got over my aversion to lamb and have been enjoying that in meals (my trip to New Zealand helped with learning to love lamb). I could see myself using it in many bolognese recipes!

  12. Jennifer knowles says

    Looks so yummy! May try this one tonight… I was trying to come up with something new to make with pasta!

  13. Carrie says

    My French husband would love this. I can’t wait to make it for him!

  14. Patti says

    This looks/tastes about perfect, will try it out tonight with a touch of filet medallions!

  15. Katie says

    First off, Paula–I LOVED the video! I know you don’t like being on camera but you need to do so many more videos!!! I love the idea of beefing up bolognese sauce with mushrooms. I think that would definitely be the way I would beef up mine!

  17. Barbara Jones says

    I “beef up” my bolognese sauce with some pancetta crumbles!

  22. Melissa says

    I beefed up bolognese by adding half a teaspoon of anchovy paste to the sauce while sautéing the vegetables. It adds a saltiness and a depth that leaves your guests wondering what you secret is to this wonderful sauce!

  25. Michelle Kenney says

    I can’t wait to try a vegetarian version of this! I’ll let you know how it goes.

  26. Lisa Bailey says

    I “spice up” my bolognese by adding red pepper flakes. Other than that our recipes are very similar. And pappardelle is my absolute favorite pasta but I’ve never made it at home. Homemade pasta is my goal for the Fall.

  27. Lisa Bailey says

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    You must go to @bellalimento.com and enter the $5000 sweepstakes & watch the amazing video!“#moretomake #SweepstakesEntry

  29. Shauna Meek says

    I recently learned how to make pasta from scratch- it’s one of those things that I’d always wanted to make, but had never done. With the help of a friend (and her pasta roller), we made heavenly sheets of pasta for lasagna. Yum!

  30. Amalia says

    I beef up my boloñeses Sauce with pork, Illinois love to try this recipe. I cant waiting for the weekend

  31. TrishInFL says

    My beefed up version will probably be this version, it sounds delicious!!

  32. Babs says

    Paula, your bolognese sauce looks wonderful and I can’t wait to try it!

  33. Lahonna H. says

    Ummm….your recipe for Bolognese sauce sounds delish and a chance at a new KitchenAid appliance even better!!!

  34. Elena says

    I “beef up” my bolognese sauce with beef sausage, ground beef and grated parmesan cheese

  35. Risja Guess says

    I’m looking forward to beefing up my bolognese when I cook for my soon-to-be husband. In the meantime, I’ve been conquering basic dishes in preparation for marriage.

  37. Christy Broxton says

    Recently, I finally (thanks to Paula) mastered Chicken Alfredo. 🙂
    Now, my family doesn’t cringe when I serve it. (If only all my other meals went as well.)

  42. Lynn at Order in the Kitchen says

    omg first of all you are adorable and have a great on-screen presence!! i like to add ground pork as well as pancetta to my bolognese and my bf lovesss it! great giveaway thanks Paula and Kitchen Aid!

  48. Cathy says

    I beefed up my Bolognese sauce by adding pancetta first to the olive oil and then the veggies along with 2lbs of ground chuck, plus fresh basil and a dash of oregano along with the paste and wine. I love KitchenAid products. Thanks for the chance to win!

  49. Jackie Carr says

    Sounds delicious, but I’d change one thing…I’d use a can of Italian stewed tomatoes (blended) in exchange for the paste.

  50. Julie H. says

    Last week I made French bread at home, and it actually turned out beautifully crusty – I’ve tried to copy the steam oven effect before and finally got it right! 🙂

  53. Cassie says

    I actually “beefed up” bolognese recently by adding Italian sausage. I LOVED the flavor it added.

    This looks wonderful Paula and I love the video!!

  57. DessertForTwo says

    What a stunning video!

    I beefed up my cooking lately by committing to homemade pasta. Yes, it takes more time, but it’s SO worth it.

  59. Amanda B. says

    I’ve been conquering every recipe by learning how to make them gluten free. I was diagnosed with Celiac disease so that means changing everything. Baking is by far the biggest challenge.

  62. Joanna says

    I add a little Cayenne pepper for a little added kick and for my kids I add mixed veges for color 🙂

  63. Gina Florencia says

    Would love to try this awesome beef sauce, looks yumm!!,….Gina F

  64. Gina Florencia says

    @tazadecafe: #moretomake” and “#SweepstakesEntry”$5,000 in KitchenAid® appliances of your choice @bellalimento. Here you go, thanks Gina F

  67. Lisa says

    I recently tackled a recipe from Giada for Tagliatelle with Braised Short Ribs. It’s my favorite recipe that my mom made while we were growing up. It was challenging but I loved getting to do it myself!

  71. Angela Y says

    I’m challenging myself to always make lunch/dinner for my family and not go out as often.

  74. Joan Palazzo says

    I beef up my Bolognese by adding roasted garlic, pearl onions, and a little balsamic. Yummy!

  77. Debra C says

    I recently made a baked speghetti with Italian Sausage for the first time and it was great, I will use it again in other recipes.

  78. Heather says

    Oh my gosh now I am drooling. I am definitely going to have to make this for supper sometime this week.

  81. Jacob LaFountaine says

    Just keep trying new things. Bound to fail from time to time

  82. Vicky says

    Can’t wait to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing. I’ve recently conquered the gyro!

  84. Mary Frances says

    This is a wonderful giveaway! We’re in the middle of looking for our first home, and it would be so nice to have brand new appliances!

  85. Jeanette says

    Great video Paula! My kids love bolognese sauce. I use ground turkey and lots of vegetables in mine. I make a similar sauce using a whole pack of mushrooms, carrots, onions, and celery. I also use herbs like thyme and bay leaf. Mushrooms are a great trick to add beefiness and bulk.

  86. Rachel says

    Last week I made super smooth applesauce that my daughter declared “just like the little cups!”

  87. brandi says

    i love this! that pasta looks perfect. i recently made homemade mayo for the first time and am hooked!

  88. Luna says

    I haven’t made bolognese in a while, but on Friday I made super delicious jumbo muffins.

  92. Marcia says

    Bolognese sauce has always intimidated me. I have a favorite restaurant that makes it and it is fantastic. But I’ve never even attempted to make it. So now I have to. Looks great!

  93. D SCHMIDT says

    I have been trying to conquer Macaroons, my first attempt was terrible and I am not up to three and I think they are almost the way they should be!

  95. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    I beef up my bolognese with different mushrooms. My brother is an avid mushroom hunter (yes, it’s a thing here in Washington), and I use whatever ones he picks me from the forest. We added some lobster mushrooms once, *muah* amazing.

  96. Barb Carlson says

    I have beefed up my bolognese by using some homemade beef stock that I roasted off with dried mushroom powder.

  97. Manette Gutterman says

    I boosted mine by adding garlic. Everything tastes better with alittle love too!

  102. Karen Lynch says

    I need to put Bolognese on my list to try soon. Last night I made Chicken Marsala for the first time, not sure why it took me so long to make it, it was easy to make and was great.

  103. Janelle says

    I finally got my macaroons to turn out! It’s taken years and countless batches, but they finally look and taste how they’re supposed to!

  107. Andrea B (@goodgirlgonered) says

    I *beefed up* my bolognese with ground turkey, does that still count? 😉

    Also, I’ve made it more heart by baking sweet potatoes and puréeing them into the tomato sauce and it just gives it a little touch of sweetness and balances out things like garlic and other tougher flavorful seasonings. My husband likes the sauce smooth so that helps, too.

  110. Alessandra says

    Last weekend I “beefed up” my ravioli! I used beef for the filling and used beef for my bolognese sauce!

  112. THERESA says

    I am not a good cook–yet, but I know I can prepare this Pappardelle pasta dish. It sounds yummy.

  113. Christina says

    I’m going to have to take on the challenge of baking my dad’s birthday cake without the cake recipe. I either need to find it online or find a substitute.

  114. Emily M. says

    I canned 4 cases of food. And they aren’t all jam. =) Food CHALLENGE!

  115. Katie says

    I am going to make fresh homemade cinnamon rolls. I’ve always wanted to try have decided that that will be the challenge I will take on. Probably this weekend.

  116. Sarah L. says

    I beefed up bolognese by using double the garlic and adding a tsp of red pepper flakes!

  117. Luz Montero says

    I changed the cremini mushrooms for dried porcini that I hydrated and chopped. Excellent!

  118. Jaclyn says

    I’ve recently (finally) managed to make proper macarons! They were puffy and firm and delicious!

  119. Erica says

    I beefed up my bolognese by using ground beef from a local, grass-fed cow- amazing what a difference high quality products can make!

  120. Valerie C. says

    I beefed up mine by adding some ground flax seed into the sauce. A little extra nutrition can’t hurt and no one noticed :))

  124. Kelly L. says

    Looks delish and I don’t even like mushrooms!

    How cool is that KitchenAid sweepstakes, BTW? DUDE.

  125. Sarah @ 2paws Designs says

    I’ll have to give your recipe a try sometime! Honestly, all of my pasta sauces come from a jar – I might add meat or a tad of spices, but I have never made any from scratch. Maybe I’ll be more inspired once I win. 😉 LOL thanks for the chance!

  126. George Ann Over says

    I beef up my bolognese buy using short ribs (w/o the bones). It really intensifies the flavor. Oh I make tons so I can freeze it and have lots for all those rainy days.

  130. Shirley Couvillion says

    I love quinoa and add it too chili and other dishes such as stews, and soups. I also beef up coleslaw by adding some fresh chopped kale.

  131. Sherry S. says

    i would love to have kitchen aid appliances, we are currently redoing our kitchen.

  134. Hilary B says

    This bolognese sauce looks good! I beefed mine up with a bit of truffle oil. Would look great in a new kitchen from kitchenaid!

  136. Cynthia C says

    I’ve been experimenting with biscotti recipes and have made several kinds that I’m really happy with.

  138. Rosa M Diaz says

    I yet have to try cooking this recipe but it sounds delicious. My moth is watering already.

  139. Karen Rambo says

    I beefed up my pasta sauce by making homemade noodles. Never going back to dry pasta again. Yum. Thanks for the giveaway.

  145. Cecilia E says

    The mushroom factor…it perplexes me. I’m trying to get behind it but I think I’m going to have to substitute…
    But those noodles!!

  147. Susan Cosby says

    This blog has inspired me to try making a Bolognese Sauce, it looks amazing!

  151. Melissa S says

    Looking forward to trying this new recipe, thanks! My recent cooking challenge has been learning how to prepare grass fed beef.

  152. Lien says

    I beefed up my bolognese by using stock instead of water. I also like to add some cheese to my bolognese.

  154. Amy Tong says

    You are lovely to watch and yes, I love recipes hands down from my parents and grandparents too. 🙂

    I recently conquered another cooking challenge by making croissants, yes, from scratch, oh my. It was fun…and time consuming. hahaha… thanks for hosting such a fantastic giveaway.

    Amy [at] utry [dot] it

  156. Cathy A. says

    I conquered a cooking challenge when I made my own Italian Sausage from scratch

  158. Sandy Libecki says

    Looking forward to making this version of Bolognese Sauce. It sounds fantastic!

  159. Ann Lekander says

    Lydia B. had a show where she pulverized her carrots, celery, garlic and onion in the food processor. I tied it with this recipe and it worked great. I also added a 28 oz. can of san marzano tomatoes. I just like a tomato junkie and add them when ever I can.

  160. Bekah says

    Looking forward to Beefing up my bolognese with this recipe! Latest recipe that I conquered was fresh pizza dough!

  161. Kimber says

    Can’t wait to try this, and since it is the season, I’ll try a little pumpkin puree in it 😉

  162. Cathy Gutowski says

    My latest challenge is tyring to eat healthier while avoiding the dreaded “special occasions”. Everyday is special!

  163. Laura says

    The latest cooking challenge I overcome was making and canning my own jam! So intimidating but so rewarding. I can’t wait to try this bolognese recipe! It sounds delicious.

  164. Debbie says

    That Bolognese looks amazing and I want to make it right away, but I haven’t yet. I’d definitely add cheese, though. I always do.

  167. Jayne Chandler says

    I BEEFED UP MY BOLOGNESE by making it into a Thai Style dish. I added crunchy peanut butter, thai chili paste and thai spices.

  169. Sulema V says

    I have recently learned three new recipes using panko bread crumbs. Those little crumbs are awesome!

  172. Lindsay I says

    I recently roasted peppers for the first time. Instead of making stuffed peppers, I just mixed them into the mixture making for a quick supper!

  175. Susan Finnegan says

    This recipe sound delish. Looking forward to the weekend and some Bolognese Sauce!

  179. Toni Haffey says

    I grew up on Italian foods and we used small cut up chunks of meat instead of ground that had been cooked for a lot of hours,but I made this and loved it too.my latest challenge was making Panzarotti,which is like cheese sticks but much better.

  182. Jan Witwkowski says

    Thanks for the recipe! Sounds fabulous! I grew up on Italian foods, but have never made this recipe! Can’t wait to try it! My recent challenge was making Stromboli that didn’t leak! Yay!

  183. elizabethcooks says

    Wow, this recipe sounds amazing, will definitely give it a try! Thank for sharing.

  184. Renee G says

    I beef up my bolognese by using homemade beef stock and using homemade gluten-free pasta (I have a child with celiac’s disease). I like to use some beef stock when cooking the pasta as well for a little added flavor.

  185. Melinda says

    I recently learned how to make the perfect omelette (hint: add bisquick to the egg mixture). It took years to get this down! This was my most recently conquered kitchen challenge.

  186. Sean says

    My most recent kitchen challenge has been getting my wife to clean the counters when she’s done. We’re still working on it, haha.

  188. Margot C says

    Well, I haven’t beefed up my Bolognese (though I sure will now) but I have beefed up my chili – a lot. The challenge was that my husband just craves that weird crumbly bits of meat stuff that you get in (let’s say, though I wouldn’t ::ahem:: know) a drive-through taco.

    He’s not opposed to an occasional bean in the chili or a fleck of bell pepper but the meat must be plentiful, seasoned and of the crumbled texture.

    The key to this: When browning the meat before putting it in the slow cooker with onions, bell peppers, a can of beans, a knob of tomato paste, a can of tomato sauce and a can of diced tomatoes (plus the indispensable Gebhardt’s Chili powder – lots of it – like 1/3 of a cup) SMASH that ground meat with a bean smasher before and while you brown it, smash and keep smashing as you go. Then smash some more.

  190. Jessica Qhite says

    Thanks for this opportunity to share ideas and for the sweepstakes~
    Whenever I make a meat and tomato based pasta, I always add a touch of brown sugar to the sauce. This is something my grandmother told me to do to help with the acidity and I’ve always found that it makes the sauce feel more authentic and homey.
    Kitchenaid supplies are great, especially for making my 1 year old foods that he will enjoy. From food processors to blenders and other stove top cookware, Henry needs foods that are the right consistency and these gadgets help me to get the job done in a fast and easy way.

    Thanks!

  193. Kristen Dougherty says

    This sound so delicious! I cannot wait to try it this weekend!

  194. Carly T says

    Kitchen Aid, need I say more. Making great meals for our family time dinners!

  195. Meghan Finley says

    This is one of my favorite things to eat. Can’t wait to try this!!

  197. Pat Garrett says

    Thanks for the demo Paula, you made it look easy. I think I need to cook my sauce longer than I have in the past. I would also probably add some additional herbs and spices and also a little cream toward the end.

  200. kim f says

    Seeing this recipe makes me look at Bolognese in a different light. It looks delicious and this may have to be dinner Sunday. Breaking put pasta maker and going to make it all fresh. Thanks

  201. Amy says

    My latest challenge was helping my daughter plan a party for 30 people, and she lives 1000 miles away and has limited kitchen equipment. I’d love to win the contest and help equip her kitchen!

  202. Sara Duff says

    I beefed up my Bolognese by adding some small beef cubes versus chopped beef! It was great!

  203. Wehaf says

    I beef up my spaghetti sauce by adding mushrooms, peppers, and carrots. I love carrots in spaghetti sauce!

  204. Rita says

    Looks delicious! I would love to win the sweepstakes and modernize my kitchen. My mother is in her 80s and no longer can host the big family gatherings. I don’t entertain much and tend to meet up with friends at restaurants so I am ready for a change to bring the fun back home with my kitchen as the heart of my home. She is looking at me to step up and I don’t want to disappoint her.

  205. Joan says

    I beefed up my Bolognese my making giant meatballs and stuffing them with motzarella cheese.

  206. Lisa Brown says

    My cooking challenge: I would say, cooking fish and not drying it out, which I do all the time. Very hard for me to not dry fish out, and I have been experimenting on the best and quickest way to cook it and keep it moist.
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

  210. Chrystal Shelley says

    My challenge has been getting more vegetables into out diets. This summer I have been working part-time at two CSA’s in our area in exchange for veggies. And, since I always have lots of veggies in the fridge now, I am more inclined to cook them everyday so that they don’t go to waste! Challenge solved!

  211. Janice S. says

    My daughter and I love pasta dishes. This is something we would enjoy. My husband is not big on mushrooms, would have to leave them out unless I could sneak in a few or make this dish when he is away on business. We do that a lot since he is mainly a meat and potato person.

  213. Tiffany S says

    I recently revolutionized my tomato sauce recipe and canned $150 of tomatoes. I normally jut threw out the skins but this time I made paste out of them. I am loving my Kitchen Aid stand mixer and would love a chance to expand my horizons. I covet the pasta make and ice cream attachments! I loved this recipe. Keep them coming!

  220. Jacque says

    I like a hearty meaty sauce that has more chunk than liquid.
    I also have picky children who aren’t big on veggies, so bologese sauce is one place where I can liberally sneak them in. I pulse cauliflower, carrots and spinach in the food processor until it is very finely minced and add that to my sauce to “beef up” the nutrient quotient!

  224. Janice Lucy says

    I like to add mushrooms and pancetta to my spaghetti sauce. I brown the pancetta before adding to the sauce, and it seems to add a smokey taste to the sauce. It really gives it a great flavor.

  227. Miranda says

    My latest conquest with cooking was actually cooking for a full week! I love to cook but rarely have the time [or the organization skills . . .] to do so.

  228. Merry says

    YUM! My current cooking challenge is homemade pasta, so I’m definitely going to be making this…I’m conquering it by trying pasta in different ways, in an attempt to achieve consistency.

  230. Angela Y says

    My recent challenge is to not eat out and cook dinner for my family every night.

  231. Rebecca Turner says

    Nice prizes.My challenge is gravy, it always comes out lumpy.

  232. kesha says

    I beefed up my Bolognese by adding some Italian Sausage along with Ground Sirloin! Delicious!

  233. BusyWorkingMama says

    I recently conquered and mastered a perfect ceviche recipe. There is a ceviche restaurant near us that is always so good, I decided to try to make my own at home. It turned out quite delicious, and is going to be a staple in our entertaining menu.

  238. Lori Falcon says

    Mmmmmmm!!! I think I’d beef my bolognese sauce up by cutting some sirloin steak into chunks, cubed taters, chopped bell peppers, and throwin’ it all in a crock-pot to simmer all day. OMYCOW…I’m hungry!

  240. Sol S. says

    I make a really good Bolognese sauce and my secret ingredient is bay leaves

  241. Paige says

    I love to cook and New Kitchenaid appliances would make my life so much easier!!!

  242. Marianne Murphy says

    I beefed up my Bolognese by using the meat sauce as a topping on home made pizza!

  244. Madeline says

    I recently conquered my fear of beating egg whites to make a lemon meringue pie. It was tough to do by hand but I learned a lot and I think I’ll do even better next time (and I might try it with a mixer instead!).

  246. Shira says

    Beautiful recipe! I recently perfected making my own red sauce from scratch. Saves money and I don’t have to worry about buying bottled sauce anymore.

  247. Christina Barry says

    Beefed it up! Would love to win some kitchen-aid appliances since I am saving to open my bakery!!!

  248. Rachel says

    I recently discovered homemade pizza dough! Exciting for a “apprehensive” cook!

  249. Andrea Zappa says

    I beefed up my Bolognese by using some of my leftover roast, shredded instead of hamberger.

  250. Danielle says

    My challenge is not being able to eat grains, because of a medical condition. I would put this delicious sauce over super thin zucchini noodles, made with a veggie peeler!
    And add even more sauteed veggies!!!

    Good luck everyone! Thanks!

  251. amra says

    I shred veggies w a cheese grater…zucchini, carrots, etc…and serve over spaghetti squash!

    • cecilia k says

      This recipe makes me hungry! I am so glad to see this recipe. I have company coming over this weekend & I am so excited to make this!!!

  252. monstergirlee says

    I beefed up my Bolognese by mixing red wine with beef base, and adding that to my sauce, along with sliced leftover pot roast. So hearty! Everyone loved it.

  253. Heather says

    Last conquered challenge? Properly fluffed egg whites. I’ve tried for years with limited success. I finally found an old, non-coated copper bowl at the thrift store… so ease and quick. Each time they come out perfectly.

  255. Donna Taylor says

    I’ve selected this recipe to share at my weekly “Food Group” gathering! It would be so fun for my group to share in the kitchen prize!

  256. Kelley Galyen says

    I have been looking for an easy bolognese sauce to make. I have never made it before, so I will be giving this one a try.

  258. Melissa says

    Wow, I’ve never made bolognese, but it looks yummy! I’ve been trying to lighten up a lot of recipes since getting in better shape. That has been a huge challenge coming from a girl who was raised cooking with all of the butter and cream, flour….all that good stuff! 🙂 A new mixer would be just in time for the DIY kitchen update I have decided to tackle myself….what was I thinking? 🙂

  260. Martha says

    Culinarilly challenged though I am, I decided to start my journey to learn sauces with Marcella Hazan’s simple tomato sauce. So far so good. Now this bolognese from Paula Jones will be my second.

  261. Alan Finkelstein says

    I spruced mine up with carrots, mushrooms a lil sugar…that’s the secret.

  262. Terry Stevens says

    I conquered one of my kitchen (cooking) challenges recently when it comes to cooking pasta. I love to make pasta but do not like the big mess of cooking it on the stove in a large dutch oven. I purchased a microwaveable pasta cooker on sale for $4 and it is the best kitchen gadget and life saver for me in the kitchen. It works wonders and pops right into the dishwasher for easy clean up.

  263. Donna Lindner says

    This is the sweepstakes for me (and my family). Winning this Kitchenaid sweepstakes would make my dream kitchen remodel more of a reality.
    thank you
    Donna

  265. Vera Thibodeau says

    My biggest problem is finding new recipes my family will love. This looks like a winner!

  266. Michelle Ferguson says

    My husband and I recently used our new Kitchenaid mixer attachments to grind our own hamburger.

  267. Tim says

    I realize this is almost sacrilegious for Italian cooking, but I substitute the following:

    Avocado Oil
    Baby Carrots
    whole – but the smallest I can get – garlic cloves
    Shitake mushroom
    shallots
    an inexpensive Chianti

    And I top it off with freshly shaved Romano and Parmesan cheeses

  269. Emily R. says

    I’ve been trying to come up with more dishes that are vegetarian but still tasty (especially to me, as I was raised eating mostly processed foods and developed a taste for very few veggies). Grass-fed, organic meats are not particularly prevalent in my part of the country, so the more organic produce we can use to replace meat, the better!

  270. Gayla Rodricks, RN says

    Love this recipe! I beefed up mine by adding Lamb. 1/2 pound of veal and 1/2 pound of lamb with the 2 lbs of hamburger.
    Thanks, I had never made anything like this and it was a hit!

  271. Suzanne says

    My favorite bolognese recipe uses beef veal and pork. I like to lighten it up by using turkey instead of the pork.

  272. Donna Marchlewski says

    I have to admit I have never tried making Bolognese, but the way you created this dish seems simple and easy. Time to get in the kitchen. Thank you.

  273. Erika says

    The biggest cooking challenge I’ve mastered lately is getting my family (including myself) to eat a variety of new recipes. I’ve tried different meals we wouldn’t normally like, and we’ve ended up loving a few!

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

  274. Sky says

    I tried making soured milk pancakes one morning and didn’t have any vinegar. I thought about using lemon juice to sour the milk but was all out of that as well. Back in the corner of the refrigerator I saw a bottle of lime juice. It soured the milk and had a hint of lime but tasted amazing.

  276. Tamar says

    I’ve never made this before. I haven’t conquered much [successfully] lately, but I want to… I did make an indian chicken curry today though and burned it 🙁

  279. Susan h. says

    My latest cooking challenge has been cooking from a wheelchair. I fractured my pelvis a couple months ago. Thanks for chance to win.

  282. Maria Reyes says

    Instead of Beef I use turkey before I spred it on I take the turkey and simmer it in condiments, onion, small green chopped peppers, garlic and cumin a dash of paprika. This gives it a great taste.

  283. Nicole Larsen says

    I haven’t recently conquered any new cooking challenges but….I just had a baby 2 months ago, so I have lots of weight to drop. So, my biggest cooking challenge right now is finding creative, quick, and delicious recipes to make that both my hubby and I enjoy–it’s a lot harder than it sounds :/

  286. Mark says

    I roasted my vegetables before adding to the recipe to beef up the flavor!

  288. Brindie Gaul says

    I love to cook and our family loves to make things homemade and from scratch! KitchenAid appliances make an amazing partner in accompanying this process!

  289. Debby S says

    I have always used a gas range until this week when I had to use and electric glass cook top. So far, I have managed to cook everything well, without burning anything!

  291. Kerry says

    I’ve been conquering a ton of new recipes lately – which is always a challenge! Also trying to make homemade the things my kids love – like french fries and chicken tenders. They have been turning out so good too!

  295. Paula F says

    Love ground beef recipes, this will definitely made. Nothing better then ground beef and noodles. Except being able to make homemade noodles with a new Kitchenaid mixer.

  296. Claudine says

    I want to try this recipe with extra lean beef along with mixing in some other mushrooms– baby portobellos, perhaps.

  297. Lorie Penley says

    I am looking forward to trying this out with my family. Instead of crusty bread I will make homemade garlic bread sticks to go along with it.

  298. Iris E Hughes says

    when cooking with any meat in a dish Or at any time that I want to beef up the flavor such as Fajitas or roast’s or even Bolognese add a little peanut butter and let it cook awhile with the rest of the ingrediants. This adds a deeper flavor, I also dice up mushrooms real small so that you cannot tell what they are but you get the added flavor of the earthyness. My family do not care for the texture of the mushrooms but I get more bang for my buck just by doing these two things when needing that extra ooomph… and no one is the wiser but I get raves over my cooking…

  299. Barb Carlson says

    I love everything “Kitchen Aid”. I’ve been replacing all of my small appliences with Kitchen Aid brand. And their customer service is outstanding. Now if they would just drop by and make this yummy looking recipe for me all would be perfect!

  300. merilyn says

    love pasta so quick and great in the winter with hot bread. will try this recipe been watching this site for many years before it was on tv, great recipes. M

  301. Susan Smith says

    My biggest cooking challenge is making meals that are healthy and my family likes. This is especially difficult for my daughter who doesn’t like vegetables. I’m trying to conquer that challenge by trying new recipes.

  303. LeeAnn says

    I add a cup of milk along with all of the other ingredients that you have and let the sauce simmer. Perfect!

  306. ABetterWay2Live says

    I love to eat and to cook. This bolognese is helping me find A Better Way 2 Live. When I hit my goal weight along the journey of my transformation back to the healthy me that got lost as life happened to me. New KitchenAid equipment would be nice addition to my kitchen

  308. rebecca says

    I recently have been learning how to make things that don’t always come in a box and being able to fully cook AND like it too.

  309. Amy L says

    I made French macarons with lemon curd filling. They weren’t all perfect, but they were yummy and a pretty good first effort. I was pretty proud of myself 🙂

  311. Barbara says

    Sounds good and hearty for the fall? Any other pastas his would work with?

  313. Cathy B*****y says

    one of the biggest cooking challenges i had recently is cooking a monstrous organic butternut squash. I read that you can actually use a slow cooker… so I tried it that way and loved how soft and sweet it made it. You cut in half or quarter it depending on size.. that’s half the battle. Then you add 1 inch of water to slow cooker, and put on high for 4-6 hrs.. adding spices if you like and a little salt.. it turned out wonderful!
    Cathy B*****y palmbreezelife at yahoodotcom

  314. Lisa Novoa says

    I always add a touch of cream cheese to my bolognese, I mean anything that ends with cheese is awesome! 🙂

  315. Noreen says

    I love to cook! I love Kitchenaid products! I would love to combine those two things!

  316. Patricia says

    Love this recipe, tried it and wow my
    family loved it. Thank your for sharing

  317. Amanda says

    For my bolognese type sauce for the fall months I like adding a small squash (usually butternut) for a creamy addition that adds a nice fall flavor to any sauce.

  318. Judy K says

    I have been watching cooking shows for years now and am really wanting to challenge myself by making pasta. I have my Kitchenaide mixer that I love. The pasta maker and additional appliances would really help explore new and exciting recipes! Thanks for the opportunity.

  321. Christine OLeary says

    Believe it or not, I like to add a little cinnamon to the sauce and it comes out delicious! It gives it that homey rustic feel!

  322. Cherish says

    This sounds divine! I have a bolognese recipe, but it doesn’t include mushrooms, I can’t wait to try it. I add balsamic vinegar to mine and it’s wonderful.

  323. sonsiris says

    Love this recipe and so did my husband. Its a repeat dinner recipe for sure. We would love to win the draw !

  324. Sharon says

    A cooking challenge I conquered was to make beef and sauerkraut perogies from scratch. They were wonderful!

  326. Rose says

    My most recent cooking challenge was creating ravioli from scratch. There is nothing like making your own pasta. It makes me eat slower because I think of how long it took me to cook it!

  327. Sarah says

    Love KitchenAid! Recent challenge was an apple-themed dinner party with friends, made macaroni and cheese with apple sauce which was absolutely delicious!

  330. Catherine says

    Looks perfect for a chilly Sunday fall dinner. I’m looking forward to making it this weekend.

  331. Jim W says

    Leaving for the store with my shopping list in hand for this recipe. Rain tomorrow and the next couple of days. This sounds like a great way to spend some cooking time and a couple of days worth of GREAT comfort food!!

    Thanks!!

  332. Joan Pratt says

    Adding spicy Italian sausage to this recipe to spice it up a bit. Yummmm…

  335. Claire Elizabeth says

    As a college student, finding easy pasta recipes is awesome. Good for the taste buds and the budget!

  337. Brooke Tennant says

    I don’t know what I would do without my KitchenAid stand mixer! I live to cook and bake, and my mixer is used so often. LOVE! LOVE IT!!!!

  338. Diana Ward says

    This looks like an amazing way to make Bolognese; the sausage addition and omitting the cream is an interesting twist!

  339. Susana Slais says

    For my Bolognese sauce I use beef, pork and veal and, instead of water, I use a combination of the pasta cooking water and low-sodium chicken broth. Along with the button mushrooms, I also put some porcini mushrooms (which I reconstitute by steeping them in boiling broth for 20 minutes–and then I add the soaking liquid to the sauce)and shallots, instead of onions. For the final touch, some heavy cream! 🙂

  340. geoffrey gordon says

    Slowly add 2/3 cup- cup of heavy cream while simmering. This recipe is excellent: influenced by my Artisan KitchenAid mixer.

  341. Jennifer L says

    My greatest cooking challenge is cooking healthy meals that my entire family will eat.

  343. Becky in TEXAS says

    Since I have given up eating ‘white’ and that is very hard since I love pasta! So I have been making spaghetti squash as a substitute! It actually satisfies my pasta craving (fooled my brain) and I don’t feel bad about eating seconds!

  344. Missy Robinson says

    I am recently remarried and now cooking daily for seven people! It’s a challenge to plan a menu that everyone likes and find the time to shop, prep and clean up! I’m so lucky!

  346. Rebecca Graham says

    My biggest cooking challenge was cooking for 16 at a family gathering. I was pooped at the end of the day.

  347. Mary Ann McLennon says

    Looks fantastic! I may try a Bocca version for my vegetarian daughter.

  348. Madderakka says

    My most recent cooking challenge was learning how to make shu mai- Chinese dumplings. I was really nervous, but it was easy, even if a bit time consuming.

  349. Jean McCormick says

    My mother and father are trying to make it on a microwave oven only. They are taking their time to decide after their very old stove pooped out. But, that’s no way to live! I would love to replace the old stove with a new kitchenaid!!! Only you can make us all happy.

  350. Anne M. Delaney says

    Once I was challenged to be the ‘chief cook and bottle washer’ for 120 Girl Scouts and 40 leaders for an entire weekend – for 3 meals a day and snacks.

  351. Joanie Anderson says

    I would love to try your bolognese recipe, but I am avoiding my stove like the plague. I swear almost every time I have to use it. It’s old and electric and absolutely a pain to use.

    • Laurie says

      I have been trying to change up the menu for me and my husband. The same ole Spaghetti isn’t exciting anymore. I would love these appliances since what I have date back to the 90’s. I have always like to cook and with my husband only home three nights a week I would like to surprise him. I have made cakes from scratch and just started canning this year, my husband grew a vegetable garden this year..first time we ended up with so many tomatoes I couldn’t keep up with them.

  354. Ninfa Yetman says

    Mmm…this looks so delicious! We are huge bolognese sauce eaters. I cannot wait to cook it up and knock my family off their seats! 🙂

  355. Tarayn Comer says

    Amazing!!!! I would love to win this gibeaway! Kitchen Aid would love beautiful in my kitchen.

  358. Jessica M says

    Oooh, I could use a new dishwasher! And some of that bolognese, too!

  360. darlene faith alessio says

    Yeah a new wonderful version of this meaty sauce, hubby loves this type of food and the first time i served it, what a great hit it was as he grew up on these very foods. Always a pleasure to have amazing recipes at our fingertips, the joys of cooking ahhh with Kitchen Aide appliances and our website friends

  361. Neill Hines says

    With that much in Kitchen Aid products, I could make TONS of homemade pasta!

  363. Dawn Larson says

    I love getting your feeds in my email each day. I have shared your site with many of my family and friends. The same with the recipes!!! I admire you for being so dedicated to your family, friends and US, through your pages. Thank you for the great ideas! I would love to win this give-away or any other for that matter 🙂

    thanks!!!

  365. Traci B says

    I will admit that until a few years ago I avoided Bolognese sauce in restaurants, because I thought it contained bologna! Who wants to eat bologna sauce? Yuck! But thankfully, I know better now! Your recipe looks delicious. I would love to win this prize package, thanks for the Amazing giveaway!

  368. Sharon Harris Hively says

    I live in one of many backwoods sites in West Virginia ( I’m talking a 2 hour-1-way trip to major city (population 60,000).
    People in our local markets looked at me rather strangely when I asked about cremini mushrooms. So I had to sacrifice some flavor by using white button mushies, but it still tasted great! I would love just about any Kitchen Aid appliance, but I’d really be super grateful to win a pro-power stand mixer. My fingers are crossed!

  369. ava ovre says

    I like to use beef broth in place of the wine,and some basil, oregano or thyme..so gotta have some seasoning.. will try your recipes.. thank you.

  370. Angie T. says

    Would love a new oven I’m in dire need of one……thanks for the chance! Pappardelle Bolognese looks delicious!!!

  371. Rinda Freeman says

    I just had BOLOGNESE Lasagna at a local restaurant, it was so yummy. I want to find a recipe that I can make at home. Using Kitchen Aid appliances would help an awful lot!
    Thank you

  373. lovintocookin says

    I love to cook and love to eat. Recently I was taken off of all grains due to some digestive issues. So I have had to come up with different ways to substitute for pasta and rice and all those lovely beans!! I have learned how to julienne most veggies to use as a base for almost any sauce you want to cook. Squash, Zucchini, sweet potatoes, potatoes, even cauliflower cut just right and not overcooked is great instead of pasta. Can’t wait to try this recipe with some veggies!

  374. Janice Cooper says

    My biggest cooking challenge is trying to make more homemade healthier meals

  376. K-Squared says

    I was brought up in an unusual family setting (I’m talking about a strict but understanding way) which taught me to value that of anything that’s ever given to me. A chance to win a new kitchen is just a dream that I’ve had for a long time; though my kitchen is relatively small – I have been unable to afford new items for the kitchen. The primary items used (stove, fridge, pans, skillets, sink etc.) in the kitchen average to be about 12 years old!!

    Being I’m injured and diagnosed with a condition known as RSD / CRPS & Epilepsy, I am unable to work, therein afford, like most people in this world. However I still make meals for other’s and should I win the kitchen would be a blessing. So the (estimated) 12′ x 15′ kitchen with cabinets / drawers falling would / could use your assistance, and it would be a blessing!

    I would love just about any Kitchen Aid appliance, but I’d really be super grateful to win a Fridge, Stove and / or Cabinets. My fingers are crossed – in hopes to be selected!

  378. Melissa Schaub says

    I can’t wait to make your bolognese sauce using pork in place of the veal, and adding about 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree in with the sauce to add that extra autumn earthy flare to this recipe. I will eat some sauce just like this, and try a pinch of grated nutmeg in some just to see if that would be a good choice in this sauce or not. I like knowing there is a chance to win KitchenAid appliances too. Great brand! Thanks!

  380. Jane F says

    As I am still cooking every day on a 1970’s vintage stove/oven, I think I’d LOVE a new one, more energy efficient! As for Bolognese Sauce I find my self adding more diced veggies toward the end, last week it was butternut squash, great color and a bit smoother texture! Yum. 🙂

  382. Bobby Todd Newman says

    I would alter the recipe a bit. First, once you add the meat(ground chuck, ground pork, ground veal, and chopped prosciutto)), you need to cook it over very low heat, so as not to brown it. After meat has cooked, add white wine(1/2 cup) such as a Pinot Grigio and cook low until evaporated, then add 1/2-2/3 cup milk. You want the meat to absorb the milk, apprx. 10 minutes. Then add 28 oz can peeled plum tomatoes with their juice…simmer very low for 3-4 hrs.
    Finish the sauce with 1/2 cup heavy cream, and if you desire,one white truffle. Pass the Parmigiano and get out of the way! Bon Appetit

  383. Tina says

    I would love to win this! My husband and I have been complaining about our dishwasher since we moved into our house, and I’ve always dreamed of having a double oven.

  384. michelle welle-countiss says

    My 1939 bungalow needs the stove replaced!! And I would LOVE to make this dish!

  385. Jessica says

    I would love to win this giveaway! I have the Kitchenaid sausage making attachments already, but I would love to add the pasta making attachments too!

  386. Jill_R says

    My recent challenge was to make homemade enchilada sauce, Great giveaway, thanks!

  387. Donna NH says

    Your recipe sounds great, I usually try to add some zucchini also. Thank you for the opportunity to enter to win a new stove.

  393. Chris says

    I loved pappardelle. This bolognese is very tempting. I love that you included wine- nice touch.

  394. marybeth i says

    OMG – I cannot wait to try this. Looks yummy.

    I have been trying to cook more veggie dishes to mix things up but my family definitely prefers meat based meals

  396. Kari says

    That looks delicious! I have to admit, I’ve never really even known what bolognese sauce is. I have never made it but would love to give it a try.

  397. Alex Montana says

    This sounds fantastic! My oven has died and I am looking for ways to prepare dinner without it until I can get new stove….thanks or the chance to win one with this post!

  399. AndreaMP says

    That recipe looks amazing and I would love to try it. I also am in serious need of upgrading my kitchen appliances.

  403. Monica P says

    This almost exactly how I make my bolognese, except I use pork instead of veal. Yum!

  405. Erika Chilton says

    As someone new to cooking, I have never made a Bolognese sauce so I am excited to try this!

  408. deb says

    I am constantly looking for recipes that I can adapt for a heart healthy diet. It can be a challenge to fix low sodium,low sugar, low cholesterol meals. With just a few changes this will certainly put a smile on my husbands face and if I win kitchenaide appliances I will have a smile on mine!

  410. Anna Marie Cutler says

    Excited to try this receipe, never have made Bolognese, never have eaten Veal either, but I am excited to share with my family!

  411. Tina says

    Your recipe is amazing. I’m giving this sauce a try this evening. Thanks loads. I love your site and all you offer. Tina

  412. Kelly p says

    I like to add a simple white sauce and ziti to my sauce adnd bake it till it’s all bubbly:)

  413. janet bingel says

    I always wondered how to make this. Almost like my stroganoff recipe

  414. Rita Richardson says

    This is one of my favorite sauces, I like to use a combination of veal, pork and beef and sometimes use dried mushrooms that I reconstitute with red wine

  417. Alanna says

    I have never tried this sauce, but you inspire me to give it a whirl! Thanks to KitchenAid for a nice sweepstakes opportunity!

  419. Meryl says

    I finally made a yeast bread after being afraid of using yeast for years and years.

  421. Betty C says

    My most recent challenge has been coping without my trusty oven. Meals just aren’t the same when I can’t have freshly baked bread or my favorite casserole. My slow cooker and microwave have been busy, but it just isn’t the same.

  427. Robin says

    I mashed together a few different olive-oil pie crust recipes to make a pretty decent version of my own. I do love a butter-based crust, but it’s nice to have a healthier alternative!

  429. angie lilly says

    One of my fav all-time meals is beef stroganoff; however, as a vegetarian, I have not been able to enjoy this meal for over 13 years. I have had it with mushrooms and tofu but it is not the same as with beef tips. I have tried all sorts of fake beef on the market but none of it “worked” for me. Recently, a friend told me about Gardein and said they had a beef tips product that I HAD to try. I decided to give it a shot. OMG AMAZING!!!! It was incredible! I have my beef stroganoff back!!! SO EXCITED to have finally conquered this!!!

  432. Catherine Campbell says

    Hey Paula…a cooking challenge recently was I was trying to make Royal Icing for a class I was taking and it was either too dry or too watery! I am still working on that one! The pictures are awesome on this pasta dish. Thanks

  434. Jenny D says

    Dinner has gotten quite boring here. I was looking for a new recipe to spice things up a bit. Bolognese sauce? Yes, please! Thanks. I look forward to making it.

  436. Carmen says

    I think we’ve conquered the concept of flaky pastries – last weekend was apple strudel and this weekend it’s croissants. They both turned out amazing!

  437. Carol Hanson says

    I love trying different versions of a good recipe. I download hundreds of them and then if we like them print them out to keep. this sounds very good and since my hubby is a meat & spuds lover he’ll like the extra meatiness.

  438. Suzanne Bruening says

    This is one of my sister’s favorites but we include the (pork) Bolognese to vodka sauce, it is AMAZING!!

  439. AmyBond says

    Your recipe looks wonderful and I’ve never made a Bolognese sauce but really want to try now!
    We love to experiment in the kitchen! Since it’s Fall, we’ve been trying some soup concoctions. We wanted a thick tomato soup that would fill you up and we accomplished that. We added bacon, onion, large chunks of tomato and used heavy cream to make it thicker. Came out wonderful!

  441. Helen says

    Yum this is a go to meal for our large family, be it a casual or formal meal this ones a crowed pleaser for the young and not so young. I’ve been on a Red pepper flakes kick so I add some at the end of cooking , I don’t rush this let it simmer for 2 hours and for a real treat fresh grated parmesan. Perfection.

  442. Pam Hoffman says

    I have never made Bolognese, but would love to give it a try!! Your photos of the dish look so good!!

  443. Wild Orchid says

    These appliances would be amazing! I recently overcame a cooking challenge when I had to learn how to make many of my old stand-by recipes gluten free!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  444. Wild Orchid says

    tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/391889541583216641

  445. Amanda Sakovitz says

    ive been trying to make homemade pasta but ive yet to make bolognese

  447. Annette says

    The cooking challenge I recently conquered was cooking burgers, chicken, steak, etc. on a hot pan without oil. It used to always stick, but then I learned that I needed to have a super hot pan. Now I get the perfectly seared finish, without leaving half the meal stuck to the pan.

  452. Gianna says

    I made two struesel cakes recently that were fantastic. One was apple and the other raspberry. There is nothing like a buttery crumb.

  455. Alice H says

    Hi Paula,

    This sauce looks amazing and I can’t wait to try your recipe! One question: when you’re cooking the sauce for 1, 2, 3, 4 hours, do you cover the pot or not? I know you want the sauce to reduce, but at some point won’t it get too dry?

    Thanks!
    Alice in Alabama

  456. Jeremy barela says

    The only way to beef up bolognese is with fresh homemade pasta!

  458. Leslie says

    My most recent food challenge was cranberry bread. My mother used to make one that I loved. She is no longer with us, so I can’t ask the recipe. I downloaded several and made one failure a day until I found the recipe that worked. After burning streusel toppings and slathering butter on breakfast slices to hide dryness, I finally made “THE ONE.” I hope I win the contest, so I can enjoy overcoming more challenges.

  459. Melissa L. says

    I’ve conqured a cooking challenge by learning to make a turkey myself! Thanks for the great giveaway!

  461. Kelly Massman says

    our kitchen aid mixer comes in handy when we recently started making a lot of different kinds of bread: like, angel biscuits, blood orange olive oil pizza dough etc! thanks for a chance to win! kmassman gmail

  464. Wild Orchid says

    I recently made my own sandwich bread for the first time! It tasted so fresh!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  465. Wild Orchid says

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  466. Nicole Larsen says

    I am not a cook by any means and any job in the kitchen is a challenge lol–i recently cooked our thanksgiving turkey this year and it turned out fantastic! Challenge accepted and overcome!

  468. Eugenie says

    I recently made my own starter and baked my first sourdough bread. Came out great.

  469. Lisa Brown says

    I am better with my cooking challenges, have not overcome them; I do not like cooking and have to motivate myself to do it. I keep recipes about and buy gadgets that will help make it easier and fun, if you can call cooking fun 🙂
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

  473. Rebecca Graham says

    A recent food challenge was trying to come up with new recipes for Thanksgiving dinner.

  476. Kerry says

    I recently got my fudge to the right consistency! Not too soft and not too hard and crumbly!

  480. Becky Richied says

    I made a few loaves of cinnaminny bread, various shapes, I had my home looking like a bakery I got so creative. The loaf that looked like a wreath was my favorite. drizzled with a nutmeggy seasoning glaze.

  481. Cori Westphal says

    My hubs and I recently made potstickers for the first time! It definitely was a challenge, and quite a few of them fell a bit short, but in the long run, I call it a success since we didn’t go hungry that night!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  483. Sharon says

    Great recipe. Over the summer I started making my bolognese sauce in the pressure cooker to avoid heating up the kitchen and have continued on since it such a wonderful time saver.

  486. Sarah L says

    I’m not much of a cook. I did make a fruit salad with yogurt and fresh ginger that I took to Christmas dinner that turned out very well.
    Thanks for the contest.

  487. Becky orndorff says

    Loved the video. I ordered parpadelle noodles on amazon just for the dish. I love kitchen aid

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