# Authentic Ragù alla Bolognese

This recipe is for an authentic Italian Ragù, made with layers of flavor and cooked low and slow for a rich and creamy texture.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 150 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 oz pancetta
- 1 knob butter
- 1 medium onion
- 2 finely diced carrots
- 2 finely diced celery stalks
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups tomato passata
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 0 salt
- 0 black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0 Tagliatelle pasta

## Instructions

1. Render the pancetta over low heat, no oil needed.
2. Add butter and soffritto (onion, carrot, celery), cook for 10 minutes until soft.
3. Brown the meat, seasoning with salt & pepper.
4. Deglaze with white wine, stir, and let it simmer until fully evaporated.
5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
6. Add passata, warm beef stock, bay leaves, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir well.
7. Simmer on very low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
8. Stir in warm milk and cook for another 30 minutes.
9. Bring everything together in a large frying pan, tossing with cooked tagliatelle and pasta water to make it silky.
10. Serve with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

## Equipment

- large pan
- frying pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGRQpsxuvW-/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7e868545-7937-4b67-9972-58b2bb3f27c6
- Extracted: 2025-02-23

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