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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 onion
1 carrot
1 stalk of celery
100 grams pancetta
minced veal
minced pork
red wine
concentrated tomato
water or stock
additional stock
pasta water
Parmesan cheese

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

Prepare the sofrito by chopping celery, carrot, and onion, and adding 100 grams of pancetta.

2

Sauté the sofrito until softened.

3

Add minced veal and minced pork to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks.

4

Seal the meat properly to avoid boiling it; cook until browned.

5

Pour in red wine and stir while it cooks down.

6

Add concentrated tomato mixed with a little water or stock to the pan.

7

Add additional stock to the mixture, stirring well.

8

Cover the pot and reduce the heat, allowing it to cook for about an hour, stirring occasionally.

9

After an hour, check the consistency; it should be creamy.

10

Cook the pasta separately and reserve some pasta water.

11

Combine the cooked pasta with the ragu in a pan, adding a bit of pasta water to help the sauce adhere.

12

Grate Parmesan cheese over the finished dish before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Bolognese

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