The cooking time is about 35 minutes for this mind-blowing pasta sauce.

If you don’t have Grana Padano cheese, Parmesan works just as well in a pinch.

Meanwhile, heat oil in another large pot over high heat.

fresh pasta with quick bolognese sauce

Add carrot and onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Stir in tomato paste and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, pepper and salt.

Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

Reserve 1/2 cup of the water.

Add the pasta, basil and parsley to the sauce.

Add enough of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce to your liking.

Serve topped with cheese and more parsley, if desired.

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