Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce Hearty Italian Spaghetti with Classic Slow-Simmered Bolognese Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, finely diced 1 celery stalk, finely diced 1 pound ground beef (or beef/pork blend) 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup whole milk or cream 12 oz spaghetti Freshly grated Parmesan and parsley for garnish Directions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor. Pour in red wine and allow it to simmer for 2–3 minutes until reduced slightly. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer the sauce for at least 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk or cream during the last 10 minutes for added richness. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Serve the Bolognese sauce over the spaghetti. Top with Parmesan and fresh parsley. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Kcal: 610 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #bolognese #italianpasta #spaghettibolognese #classicrecipes #comfortfood #heartymeals #pastanight #homemadesauce #beefrecipes #slowcookedflavors #familydinner #tomatobasedsauce #weeknightdinners #italiancomfort #authenticbolognese #parmesantopping #easyitalian #redwinesauce #meatsauce #pastaandwine Slow-simmered comfort This Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce brings the flavors of Italy straight to your table.

Tuscan Chicken Soup Hearty Tuscan-Inspired Chicken and Vegetable Soup Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 3 celery stalks, sliced 1 zucchini, diced 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes 6 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni) Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Grated Parmesan cheese for serving Directions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and zucchini; cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts whole to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in pasta and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add chopped spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 280 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 #tuscansoup #chickensouprecipe #italiancomfortfood #heartymeals #homemadesoup #vegetablepacked #easyitalianrecipes #souprecipes #chickenandpasta #winterwarmer #healthysoup #italianflavors #weeknightdinner #mealprepideas #souplovers #spinachrecipes #comfortfood #slowcookedflavor #homemadehealing #delicioussoups Cozy up with a bowl of Tuscan Chicken Soup! 🍲 Hearty veggies, tender chicken, and a touch of Italian herbs make this the ultimate comfort food. 🍅🍗🌿

Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers Slow-Cooked Italian Sausage and Bell Peppers in a Savory Tomato Sauce Ingredients: 6 Italian sausages (mild or spicy) 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 large onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup marinara sauce 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Optional: fresh parsley for garnish Directions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown sausages on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side). This step adds flavor but is optional. In a slow cooker, add sliced peppers, onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Nestle the browned sausages into the pepper mixture. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until sausages are cooked through and veggies are tender. Serve over hoagie rolls, rice, or pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 6 hours (low) | Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes Kcal: 410 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #crockpotrecipes #slowcookersausage #comfortfood #easymeals #onepotwonder #italiansausage #peppersandonions #weeknightdinner #slowcookedflavor #glutenfreedinner #meatlovermeals #setitandforgetit #savorysausage #heartymeals #homestylecooking #sausageandpeppers #mealprepideas #simpleingredients #lazydaymeals #familydinner 🔥 Let the slow cooker do the work! This Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers recipe is cozy, hearty, and full of flavor! 🍽️🌶️