Description

Ragù alla Bolognese is a classic Italian meat-based sauce known for its rich, slow-cooked flavors, traditionally served with pasta like tagliatelle or used in lasagna.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
500g ground beef
250g ground pork
150ml dry white wine
400g canned chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
250ml whole milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 bay leaf
Freshly grated nutmeg, a pinch
Tagliatelle or your preferred pasta, for serving
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
Add ground beef and pork. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
Pour in the wine and let it simmer until mostly evaporated.
Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and bay leaf. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Stir in milk and cook for another 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve with cooked tagliatelle and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Use a mix of beef and pork for authentic flavor.
Milk helps to mellow the acidity of the tomatoes.
The longer the sauce simmers, the richer the flavor.
Can be made ahead and frozen for later use.