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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
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 cup wine
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
pasta (amount not specified)
1 tablespoon nutmeg

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

Chop fresh basil leaves.

2

Grate Parmesan cheese.

3

Measure out 1 tablespoon dried oregano.

4

Measure out 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.

5

Open the can of crushed tomatoes and the tomato paste.

6

Measure out 1/4 cup heavy cream.

7

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil.

8

Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.

9

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

10

Add meatballs to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

11

Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 more minute.

12

Pour in 1 cup of wine into the skillet and stir around.

13

Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper to the skillet and stir until combined.

14

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

15

Add nutmeg, basil, heavy cream, and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

16

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

17

Serve with extra Parmesan on the side.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potskillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Bolognese

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