Authentic Bolognese


This recipe isn't just another take on the classic; it's the real deal, submitted by the Bologna Chamber of Commerce to the Italian Culinary Institute.

Cooking Info

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 2 hours 30 mins

Servings: 4


Nutrition Information

Calories: 322

Protein: 32g

Carbs: 8g

Fat: 18g


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Ingredients

Olive oil

150 g (5 oz) pancetta (not smoked)

½ onion

1 celery stalk

1 carrot

400g (14 oz) beef mince

120 ml (4 fl oz)  red or white wine

200 ml (7 fl oz) tomato passata

1 tbsp tomato puree

230 ml (8 fl oz) vegetable stock

120 ml (4 fl oz) whole milk

Salt and pepper

Tagliatelle for serving.


Method


  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan on a medium to high heat and add pancetta and cook for a few minutes.
  2. Add the onion, celery and carrot and fry for a few more minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Add the mince and brown.
  4. Pour in the wine and let it pretty much completely evaporate
  5. Add the tomato passata, tomato puree and stock to the pan. Reduce the heat to low/medium, cover simmer for an hour.
  6. After an hour pour in milk, cover and simmer for another hour.
  7. Serve.