‘Nduja Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• ½ pound ground pork

• 6 ounces ‘Nduja (spreadable pork sausage)

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 2 carrots, peeled and diced

• 2 stalks celery, diced

• 8 cloves garlic, minced (fresh is preferred)

• 1 cup dry red wine

• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes

• 3 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• ⅔ cup beef broth

• 1 tablespoon dried parsley

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or to taste)

• ¼ cup heavy cream

• ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil

• Parmesan rind (if you have it on hand)

• Fresh basil and grated Parmesan to garnish

• 1 pound cooked Pappardelle pasta, al dente (or similar egg pasta)

• 1 cup reserved pasta water

• Clear

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