HOW TO MAKE A CLASSIC BEEF RAGU | RAGU ALLA BOLOGNESE | ITALIAN PASTA WITH MEAT

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine provides similar acidity, while beef broth is a cost-effective substitute.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while pecorino is typically less expensive.

Heat Olive Oil and fry Garlic for 1 minute

Add Carrots, Celery and Onion and fry for around 10 minutes (or until soft)

Add Rosemary and Bay Leaves and fry for a further 5 minutes

Add the Unsmoked Pancetta, Chicken Livers (if using) and Beef Mince to the pan and fry until browned

Add the Red Wine and cook this off for about 5 minutes

Add the Plum Tomatoes

Rinse out the tin with 100ML of water and add this

Mix well and simmer for around 30 minutes

Check the seasoning

Add the Milk and Mix well and cook for a further 15 Minutes

Check consistency (add more water if a little dry)

Serve and Garnish

Cooking Techniques

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