Beef Bolognese with Bucatini Pasta

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned all over, breaking it up with a wooden spoon while it cooks. Add a good pinch of salt and pepper, along with the smoked paprika and crushed red pepper. Sniff. Yes.

Add the onions, carrots and celery. Saute until the veggies have softened, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 1 more minute. Maybe toss in another pinch of salt. Yeah. Do that.

Add the crushed tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, stock, wine, honey, herbs and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. After the simmering, taste it and add more salt and pepper if needed.

In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini and cook according to package instructions for al dente. When it’s done, drain and add it into the sauce. Toss to combine.

Serve bolognese garnished with more fresh herbs and lots of Parmesan cheese.

Taste that. I MEAN I KNOW.