Ragu Bianco Part II

40m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a pan and fry fennel seeds until fragrant.
  2. 2Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; cook until golden and caramelized.
  3. 3Add beef mince, break it up well with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned.
  4. 4Stir in rosemary.
  5. 5Add white wine and simmer until reduced.
  6. 6Reduce heat, add stock and milk; simmer partially covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Add more milk if needed.
  8. 8Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
  9. 9Add a few splashes of starchy pasta water to the meat sauce.
  10. 10Add cooked pasta to the sauce.
  11. 11Stir in parsley and grated Parmesan.
  12. 12Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 600 g beef mince
  • 500 g pappardelle
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 onion
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 0.5 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 2 sprigs rosemary leaves
  • 1 chilli flakes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup full cream milk
  • 1 cup chicken or beef stock
  • 1 olive oil
  • 1 black pepper
  • 1 salt
  • 1 flat parsley
  • 1 grated Parmesan

Equipment

large frying pan or skilletfood processorwooden spoon