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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 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
2/3 cup chopped carrot
2/3 cup chopped celery
3/4 pound ground beef chuck (80% lean)
large pinch of salt
few grindings of black pepper
1 cup 2% milk
about 1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes, cut up, with their juice (San Marzano)
1/2 cup water

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 the vegetables finely to your preferred size to avoid chunkiness.

2

Turn flame on to medium heat.

3

Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 3 Tbsp butter to the pot.

4

Add 1/2 cup of chopped onions and cook until translucent.

5

Add 2/3 cup chopped carrot and 2/3 cup chopped celery, cooking for 2 minutes.

6

Add 3/4 pound ground beef chuck, crumbling it with a spatula.

7

Add a large pinch of salt and a few grindings of black pepper.

8

Continue stirring and cooking until the meat loses its raw, red color.

9

Pour in 1 cup of 2% milk and a tiny grating of nutmeg (about 1/8 tsp).

10

Simmer gently, stirring until the milk has bubbled away completely.

11

Add 1 cup dry white wine and simmer until evaporated.

12

Add 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes (San Marzano), squooshed by hand, with their juice. Stir well until thoroughly coated.

13

Once it bubbles again, turn the heat down to begin a lazy simmer.

14

Stir from time to time throughout the simmering process, adding 1/2 cup of water as needed to prevent sticking.

15

Continue simmering for about 3 hours until no water is left and the fat separates from the sauce.

16

Taste and correct for salt and pepper before serving.

17

Serve with rigatoni and freshly grated Parm.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

dutch ovenspatulatomato can

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Bolognese

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