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Spaghetti Bolognese

Cultural Context

Originating from Bologna, Italy, Spaghetti Bolognese is a beloved dish that showcases the rich flavors of slow-cooked meat sauce. Traditionally served with tagliatelle, the dish has evolved globally, often paired with spaghetti in many countries. Its comforting nature makes it a family favorite, celebrated for its hearty ingredients and robust taste.

ItalianITEmilia-Romagnamain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 oz spaghetti
1 lb goat meat
1 cup white onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

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 pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes add brightness, while crushed are often cheaper.

1

Heat a pan on high flame and add olive oil.

2

Add roughly chopped garlic and white onions; sauté until onions are translucent.

3

Add salt and stir.

4

Add hand-pounded goat meat and sear on all sides, breaking it apart with a spatula.

5

Once the meat is browned, lower the flame and add blanched, peeled, deseeded, and crushed tomatoes along with tomato juice.

6

Add oregano and tear in fresh basil leaves.

7

Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.

8

Add a ladle full of hot water and cover; cook on medium to high flame for 20-30 minutes.

9

Check the ragù; ensure it is cooked low and slow for flavor.

10

In boiling salted water, add spaghetti without breaking it; cook according to package instructions for 9 minutes.

11

Transfer cooked spaghetti directly into the meat sauce.

12

Add a ladle full of cooking liquid from the spaghetti to the sauce.

13

Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley, more Parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil; swirl to mix well.

14

Serve immediately, garnished with more parsley, Parmesan, and olive oil.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringboiling

Equipment Needed

large skilletpotwooden spooncolander

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Spaghetti alla Bolognese

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