Tagliatelle Bolognese
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4.9
162 reviews
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
875 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Tagliatelle Bolognese
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Looking for a traditional bolognese sauce from Italy? Look no further; this authentic tagliatelle bolognese recipe is the official version commonly served in restaurants and homes in Bologna.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 carrots finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks finely chopped
- 1.1 lbs ground beef mince (500g)
- 0.45 lbs pancetta (200g)
- 5 fl oz white wine (150ml) or red wine
- 8.5 fl oz milk (250ml)
- 8.5 fl oz beef stock (250ml)
- 14 oz passata (400g) or canned chopped tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1.32 lbs tagliatelle (600g) fresh or dried
- parmigiano reggiano to serve
Instructions
- In a deep sauté pan over medium heat, add a little olive oil and fry the pancetta for 3 to 4 minutes. Add chopped vegetables and continue to sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, until softened. If necessary add a bit more olive oil.
- Add ground beef and cook for 4 to 5 minutes while occasionally mixing until the beef has browned. If there are any big lumps, you can break them up with a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Turn up the heat to high and deglaze the pan by adding the wine and scraping any brown bits stuck to the bottom with a spatula or wooden spoon. Once the alcohol has evaporated, mix in the stock and tomato passata.
- Bring to a light simmer and turn the heat low. Partially cover the pan with a lid and lightly simmer for at least 1 ½ hours while stirring occasionally. Add more stock if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the milk and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and bring to a boil again. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Take a cup of the pasta water and place it to the side. Then strain the pasta in a colander.
- If the sauce looks too thick, mix in some pasta water to help thin it out. If not, move on to the next step.
- Add the cooked tagliatelle to the bolognese sauce and slowly mix until well incorporated.
- Turn off the heat, plate and serve immediately with grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Notes
- I use a food processor to chop the vegetables as they should be quite finely chopped. However, the traditional way is to chop them with a knife.
- Don't deglaze the pan with metal utensils, as you don't want to scratch the bottom of the pan.
- The longer you cook this sauce the richer it will be. The least amount of time to get close to the authentic flavour is 2 hours.
- You can make bolognese ahead of time and keep in the fridge for a couple of days. It also freezes well. I often make more than I need and then freeze the surplus for another day.
- I use a food processor to chop the vegetables as they should be quite finely chopped. However, the traditional way is to chop them with a knife.
- Don't deglaze the pan with metal utensils, as you don't want to scratch the bottom of the pan.
- Why not serve this iconic Bolognese with homemade tagliatelle to make it even more delicious!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
875kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
438mg
(18%)
Potassium
1073mg
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
3885IU
(78%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 875 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 875kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1073mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3885IU | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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