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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
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 carrot
1 onion
1 celery
3 cloves garlic
ground beef
ground pork
ground veal
salt
black pepper
1 cup red wine
1 can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
1 jar tomato puree
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup milk
rigatoni pasta
reserved pasta water
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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

Heat a couple tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan until hot.

2

Add chopped carrot, onion, and celery; sauté for about 4-5 minutes until softened.

3

Add 3 cloves of crushed garlic and sauté briefly.

4

Add an equal mixture of ground beef, pork, and veal; season with salt and pepper.

5

Cook the meat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

6

Once the meat is cooked through and has released some liquid, continue cooking to evaporate some of that liquid.

7

Pour in 1 cup of red wine and let it cook for another 5 minutes to burn off the alcohol.

8

Add 1 can of whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes and 1 jar of tomato puree, mixing well.

9

Add about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of water to the jar to get all the puree out, then add it to the sauce.

10

Stir in 1/4 cup of tomato paste and bring the mixture to a very light simmer.

11

Season with more salt and pepper, and let it simmer for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.

12

After about 2 hours, if the sauce is getting dry, add another 1/2 cup of water.

13

After 5 hours, add 1 cup of milk to the sauce.

14

Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta, salting it heavily once boiling.

15

Add rigatoni pasta to the boiling water and cook to al dente, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

16

Strain the pasta and add some of the sauce to the pot.

17

Combine the pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

18

Scoop the pasta into a bowl and top with extra sauce.

19

Grate Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large saucepanwooden spoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Bolognese

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