Pasta Bolognese
A classic Italian dish from Bologna, Pasta Bolognese features a rich and hearty meat sauce slow-cooked to perfection and served with pasta like tagliatelle or pappardelle. It's the ultimate comfort food, combining fresh ingredients, savory flavors, and authentic traditions.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
- Large pot
- Food processor or sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons and cups
- colander
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 1 carrot finely diced
- 1 celery stalk finely diced
- 2 oz pancetta diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup passata
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Tagliatelle or pappardelle pasta cooked
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery (soffritto) until softened.
- Add pancetta and cook until crispy. Stir in ground beef and pork, cooking until browned.
- Mix in garlic, then add crushed tomatoes, passata, and tomato paste. Stir well.
- Deglaze with white wine, then season with salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in milk during the last 30 minutes of cooking for richness.
- Prepare pasta in boiling salted water. Drain and toss with the sauce.
- Serve with fresh parsley as garnish and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: ~420
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Fiber: 4g