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Pappardelle Bolognese

Savory Pappardelle Bolognese for Cozy Nights In

This hearty Pappardelle Bolognese is a labor of love that brings friends and family together with its rich flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds healthy fat and flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Salted Butter Enhances richness.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped; use yellow or red.
  • 2 medium Carrots Finely chopped.
  • 2 stalks Celery Finely chopped.
  • 150 grams Pancetta Diced, can substitute with bacon.
  • 250 grams Ground Pork Opt for fresh ground.
  • 250 grams Ground Beef Use lean ground.
  • 1 can San Marzano Tomatoes Key for authentic flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Concentrates flavor.
  • 1 cup Wine White or red, dry variety.
  • 2 cups Stock Chicken or beef; adjust to liking.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Tenderizes meat; cream can substitute.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Use in moderation.
For the Pasta
  • 400 grams Pappardelle Pasta Wide noodles.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Freshly grated.

Equipment

  • Large Heavy Pot
  • Food processor
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop the onion, carrots, and celery. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot until shimmering, add pancetta and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add soffritto, sprinkle salt, and sauté vegetables until softened.
  4. Add ground pork and beef to the pot, cook until browned.
  5. Pour in wine to deglaze, simmer until alcohol evaporates. Stir in tomato paste.
  6. Add San Marzano tomatoes, stock, and nutmeg. Simmer for 4-5 hours.
  7. Stir in milk during the last 30-60 minutes of simmering.
  8. Cook pasta in salted water, drain, and reserve pasta water.
  9. Toss pappardelle with Bolognese sauce and adjust consistency with reserved water.
  10. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Quality ingredients and low simmering are key to an authentic Bolognese.

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