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Bolognese

Cultural Context

Originating from Bologna, Italy, Bolognese sauce is a rich, hearty meat sauce traditionally served with tagliatelle. It reflects the region's agricultural heritage, utilizing local ingredients like meats and vegetables. Today, it has become a beloved staple in Italian cuisine, with variations found worldwide, often served with different pasta types.

ItalianITmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
1 stalk celery
3 cloves garlic
4 oz pancetta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Italian red wine
28 oz San Marzano tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon herbs
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine retains flavor without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Start by preparing the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; crush garlic with hands and smash with the side of a knife to peel, then slice thinly.

2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

3

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; cook until softened, about 10 minutes.

4

Add crushed garlic and season with salt and black pepper; stir to combine.

5

Increase heat and add pancetta; cook until browned and caramelized, breaking it up as it cooks.

6

Once the pancetta is ready, add the vegetables to the pot and mix well; season with salt and black pepper again.

7

Cook the vegetables for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8

Check the meat and ensure it has a nice sear; scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate caramelization.

9

Pour in Italian red wine and bring to a boil; let it reduce to lose acidity and keep flavor.

10

Prepare San Marzano tomatoes by crushing them with hands and adding them to the pan.

11

Add a little water to the tomato can, swirl it around, and pour it into the pot; add herbs and stir.

12

Cover the pot and cook on medium to low heat for 3 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.

13

After cooking for 3 hours, check the sauce; it should smell amazing.

14

Cook rigatoni pasta separately according to package instructions; save some pasta water.

15

Combine cooked rigatoni with the Bolognese sauce in the pot, adding reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.

16

Finish with a generous amount of grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Bolognese

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