This gluten free bison spaghetti bolognese is the ultimate comfort dish. It's packed with flavor and brings the comfort of traditional bolognese but with succulent ground bison and gluten free spaghetti.
Let's talk about this gluten free spaghetti bolognese! You are going to love this recipe because it has all the comfort of traditional bolognese and is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a weekend date night.
We eat a lot of bison in our house because it is leaner than ground beef. I know people are afraid to try it but don't be scared! You can use ground bison in place of ground beef in any recipe and it tastes very similar. I always substitute the ground beef for ground bison in this stroganoff recipe. This bison shepherd's pie and southwestern bison chili are also super comforting recipes that you should try and you'll fall in love with ground bison.
This recipe takes a little time to cook but it's worth it, let me tell you! The way it makes your house smell amazing while cooking is a plus.
Come along as I show you the ins and outs of how to make this delicious bolognese.
Ingredients
Substitutions
Bison- You can also use ground beef, ground sausage, ground lamb, ground turkey, or ground chicken in this recipe.
Spaghetti- My favorite gluten free spaghetti to use is Jovial's brown rice spaghetti, but you can use whatever gluten free brand is your favorite.
Red wine- A dry red wine is best, like a Cabernet. You can omit this if you'd like.
Crushed Tomatoes- You can use canned diced or stewed tomatoes.
Basil- You can use parsley or a combination of both basil and parsley.
Parmesan rind- This is optional.
Step by step
- Add avocado oil or olive oil to a large pot and heat to medium heat. Dice your celery, onion, and carrot, add them to the pot, and cook till tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the ground bison to the pot and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Once the bison is cooked, add in the red wine and let that cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add in the salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Add in the chopped basil and parmesan rind (if using), stir, turn the heat to low, and cover the pot. Let the sauce cook on low for an hour.
- When the sauce is almost done, cook your pasta according to the package instructions.
- Serve with freshly grated parmesan.
Tips
If you are in a hurry, you can serve this bolognese as soon as the sauce is combined, but the flavors really come together the longer you let it sit.
Storing and reheating
You can store your leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Microwaving is the fastest way to reheat your leftovers, but you can also add them to a pot and reheat them on the stove until warm.
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Recipe
Gluten Free Bison Spaghetti Bolognese
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground bison
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz gluten free spaghetti
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 carrot diced
- ยฝ onion diced
- ยฝ cup dry red wine
- ยผ cup chopped basil
- 2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- parmesan rind *optional
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Large pot
Instructions
- Add avocado oil or olive oil to a large pot and heat to medium heat. Dice your celery, onion, and carrot, add them to the pot, and cook till tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the ground bison to the pot and cook until browned about 8 minutes.
- Once the bison is cooked, add in the red wine and let that cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add in the salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Add in the chopped basil and parmesan rind (if using), stir, turn the heat to low, and cover the pot. Let the sauce cook on low for an hour.
- When the sauce is almost done, cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Serve with freshly grated parmesan.
Notes
Nutrition
*nutrition information is an approximate
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Hi, I'm Kaleena!
I'm a 30-something wife and dog mom who shares mostly gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30, and Paleo-friendly recipes. Since doing my first Whole30 in 2017, I have completely changed my way of cooking. I love to create recipes made from real, flavorful ingredients that the whole family will love!
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