Description
Ragù alla Bolognese with Pappardelle is a rich and hearty Italian meat sauce served with wide pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 500g ground beef
- 300g ground pork
- 150ml red wine
- 400g canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 400g pappardelle pasta
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted and bubbly.
- Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until aromatic.
- Increase the heat to high and add the ground beef and ground pork. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Simmer until the wine has mostly evaporated.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring until fully combined. Let it cook for another 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pappardelle according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Toss the cooked pappardelle with the sauce until well coated.
Notes
- Use quality meat for better flavor.
- Let the sauce simmer longer for a richer taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil and cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Ragu Alla Bolognese, Pappardelle, Italian Recipe