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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 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 cup lentils, cooked
2 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
2 tablespoons tomato paste
28 oz canned tomatoes
12 oz pasta
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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

Chop celery and carrot.

2

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan.

3

Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot to the pan; sauté until softened, about 6-8 minutes.

4

Add 250g ground beef to the pan; cook until browned.

5

Add salt and black pepper to the dish.

6

Mix vegetable stock in a separate bowl.

7

Pour vegetable stock into the pan to enhance flavors; ensure there's plenty of liquid for simmering.

8

Add dried Italian herbs to the pan.

9

Stir in lentils, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes.

10

Let the mixture simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

11

Cook pasta separately until al dente.

12

Serve the Bolognese sauce over the pasta and top with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting boardpot for pasta

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Bolognese

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