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Ragù alla Bolognese

Cultural Context

Ragù alla Bolognese is a traditional Italian meat sauce originating from Bologna. It is typically served with tagliatelle pasta and is known for its rich flavor and hearty texture. This dish reflects the culinary heritage of Emilia-Romagna, where slow cooking and quality ingredients are emphasized. It is often enjoyed as a family meal and has become popular worldwide, often adapted to local tastes.

ItalianITEmilia-Romagnamain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
olive oil
onion
carrot
celery
red wine
500 g ground beef
500 g ground pork
400 g canned chopped tomatoes
half liter tomato puree
half liter boiling water

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

red wine

💰Cheaper: white wine

White wine can be a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Heat a large pan and add a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil.

2

Add diced onions and brown for 3-5 minutes.

3

Add diced carrot and celery; cook for another 5-7 minutes.

4

Pour in a quarter glass of red wine and cook for 1-2 minutes to evaporate the alcohol.

5

Add 500 g of ground beef and 500 g of ground pork; break it up and cook until no longer pink.

6

Add another quarter glass of red wine and cook off the alcohol again.

7

Stir in 400 g of canned chopped tomatoes and half a liter of tomato puree; combine well.

8

Add half a liter of boiling water and let it simmer without a lid for 4-5 hours, adding more boiling water as needed to maintain consistency.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large panTupperwarehob

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Bolognese sauceRagùSugo alla Bolognese
Local Name: Ragù alla Bolognese

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