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ragu alla bolognese in a large pan.

Authentic Ragù Alla Bolognese Recipe

Melissa
This traditional and authentic Ragù Alla Bolognese is a hearty and delicious meat sauce from the Bologna region of Italy and it is so easy to make. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night, special occasions or anytime you want a delicious Italian pasta meal.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course entertaining, holidays, Main Course, pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 2931 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh tagliatelle pasta store-bought is fine!
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 28 oz Tomato passata or canned pureed tomatoes
  • ½ cup carrots finely diced
  • ½ cup onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup celery finely diced
  • ½ cup Italian white wine like Gavi or Pinot Grigio
  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan over medium heat, add your olive oil, carrots, celery and onion and cook until they soften, about 2-3 minutes
    ½ cup carrots, ¼ cup celery, 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup onion
  • Next, add the ground pork and beef and cook fully through.
    1 lb ground pork, 1 lb ground beef
  • Add the wine and cook until the wine reduces by half.
    ½ cup Italian white wine
  • Add the tomato passata and mix well.
    28 oz Tomato passata
  • Add salt and mix well.
    1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Cover and gently simmer for about 2 hours, and stir every 30 minutes or so. If it gets too thick, just thin it with a little water.
  • Taste for seasoning and see if it needs any salt.
  • Cook pasta according to manufacturer instructions for al dente.
    1 lb fresh tagliatelle pasta
  • Serve tossed with freshly cooked tagliatelle or rigatoni.

Notes

Freezing: 
This Bolognese sauce freezes really well. Allow it to come to room temperature then place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
To thaw, place in the fridge to that gently overnight.
To re-heat, add the sauce to a medium sauce pan and heat on low gently until warm all the way through.

Nutrition

Calories: 2931kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 169gFat: 203gSaturated Fat: 73gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 93gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 649mgSodium: 3180mgPotassium: 6484mgFiber: 19gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 14887IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 28mg
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