Springtime White Bolognese with Bison & Fresh Linguine
Elegant Lacinato Kale & Fennel Salad
Cooking time
30 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
1170 /serving
A Bolognese that’s vegetable-forward? It must be spring! This white version (as in, no tomato) of a deluxe classic is stacked with carrots and fennel while lean yet rich ground bison and heavy cream maintain that opulent mouthfeel. The salad sets sliced fennel against dark lacinato kale. Bellissima!
We will send you:
- 250g Canadian-raised lean ground bison
- 200g Nantes carrots
- 1 Shallot (or onion)
- 1 Fennel bulb
- ½ Bunch of lacinato kale
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 45ml Cold-pressed Italian vinaigrette
- 12g Beef demi-glace
- 225g Fresh linguine
- 60ml Heavy cream
- 7.5g Bell Pepper & Olive spices (garlic, red bell pepper, dried black olives, basil, oregano, salt, parsley, lemon, sunflower oil, black pepper)
Contains: Eggs • Milk • Sulphites • Wheat
You will need:
Large high-sided pan
Medium pot
Oil
Peeler
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Strainer
3 or 6 tbsp Butter
Total Fat
69 g
Saturated Fat
30 g
Sodium
1800 mg
Total Carb
101 g
Sugars
20 g
Protein
48 g
Fibre
15 g
Preparation
Mise en place
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- Small-dice ½ the carrots. Using your peeler, peel the remaining carrots into ribbons (or thinly slice crosswise).
- Remove the kale leaves from the stems; thinly slice the leaves.
- Halve and core the fennel bulb lengthwise; small-dice ⅓ and thinly slice the remaining ⅔.
- Mince the garlic.
- Halve, peel and mince the shallot.
Make the bolognese
- In a large, high-sided pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the bison; season with S&P. Cook, breaking up the meat, 2 to 3 min., until partially cooked.
- Add the diced carrots, diced fennel, shallot, garlic and spices. Cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 min., until the bison* is cooked through and the aromatics are fragrant.
- Add the demi-glace, cream, ½ cup water (double for 4 portions) and S&P. Cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 min., until the sauce has thickened.
Boil the pasta
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to the pot of boiling water; stir gently to separate.
- Boil, 2 to 3 min., until al dente.
- Reserving ½ cup cooking water (double for 4 portions), drain and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Make the salad
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the kale and a drizzle of oil. Massage the kale, 1 to 2 min., until softened.
- Add the sliced fennel, carrot ribbons, vinaigrette and S&P; toss well.
Combine the pasta & serve
- To the pan, add the pasta, ½ the reserved cooking water, 3 tbsp butter (double for 4 portions) and S&P.
- Cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 min., until the pasta is coated and combined.
- If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the remaining cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency.
- Divide the pasta between your bowls.
- Serve the salad on the side. Bon appétit!
