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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
4 oz pancetta
1 lb beef mince
1 medium onion
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup milk

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

Prepare the sofrito by whizzing together onion, celery, and carrot in a food processor until finely chopped.

2

Brown the pancetta in a large pot over medium heat until crispy.

3

Add the beef mince to the pot in loose chunks and brown it, aiming for uneven brown edges and some red areas.

4

Remove the browned beef from the pot and set aside.

5

Add the sofrito to the pot and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.

6

Pour in white wine and let it cook down for a few minutes.

7

Stir in tomato paste and mix well.

8

Add a bay leaf to the mixture.

9

Pour in chicken stock and stir to combine.

10

Add a whole jug of milk and stir well to incorporate.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Bolognese

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