Easy Summer Eats

Pappardelle with Vegetable Bolognese

recipe by patterson watkins
photo by shana smith

Pappardelle with Vegetable Bolognese

recipe by patterson watkins
photo by shana smith

Charred garden tomatoes, homemade vegetable Bolognese, and wavy pasta combine to make a delightfully hearty and healthy family meal—perfect for summer.

Ingredients
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 c. baby portobello mushrooms, minced
  • ¼ c. celery, minced
  • ¼ c. carrots, peeled and minced
  • ¼ c. onions, peeled and minced
  • ¼ c. zucchini, finely chopped
  • ¼ c. yellow squash, finely chopped
  • ½ c. red wine
  • 2 c. crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper


  • 2 c. cherry tomatoes (on the vine, if possible)
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 c. pappardelle pasta, cooked
  • ¼ c. Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp. basil, chopped


Print Recipe
  1. For the Bolognese: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic, mushrooms, celery, carrots, onions, zucchini, and yellow squash for 5–6 minutes.
  2. Pour in red wine, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes or until wine has partially evaporated. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  3. While Bolognese is cooking, preheat the broiler to high. Place cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and broil for 5 minutes or until charred.
  4. Spoon Bolognese over cooked pappardelle, and top with scorched tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and basil before serving.

  5. Serves 4

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Posted in June 2019 on Apr 29, 2019