Best 9 All Day Ragu Bolognese Recipes

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**Ragu Bolognese: A Journey Through Italian Culinary History**

With its rich, flavorful meat sauce, tender pasta, and aromatic herbs, ragu Bolognese is a timeless classic of Italian cuisine. Originating from the city of Bologna in Northern Italy, this hearty dish has captured the hearts of food lovers worldwide. Our collection of ragu Bolognese recipes offers a diverse range of interpretations, each capturing the essence of this beloved dish while adding unique twists and flavors. From traditional recipes that honor centuries-old culinary traditions to innovative variations that push the boundaries of taste, our selection promises an unforgettable culinary adventure. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating this iconic dish, ensuring a delicious and authentic ragu Bolognese experience in your own kitchen.

**Traditional Ragu Bolognese:**

Our traditional ragu Bolognese recipe epitomizes the classic flavors of this beloved dish. Using a combination of ground beef, pork, and pancetta, this recipe delivers a rich, savory meat sauce that is slow-simmered in a flavorful broth of tomatoes, red wine, and aromatic vegetables. The result is a thick, luscious sauce that perfectly coats the pasta, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.

**Vegetarian Ragu Bolognese:**

For those seeking a plant-based alternative, our vegetarian ragu Bolognese recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic. With a flavorful blend of lentils, mushrooms, and vegetables, this recipe delivers a hearty and satisfying meatless sauce. The lentils provide a meaty texture, while the mushrooms and vegetables add depth and umami. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce, this vegetarian ragu Bolognese is a delicious and nutritious option that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

**Quick and Easy Ragu Bolognese:**

For those short on time or new to cooking, our quick and easy ragu Bolognese recipe offers a simplified version of this classic dish without compromising on flavor. Using a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage, this recipe comes together in under an hour. The sauce is simmered in a flavorful broth of tomatoes, red wine, and herbs, resulting in a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.

**Gourmet Ragu Bolognese:**

For those seeking a truly indulgent culinary experience, our gourmet ragu Bolognese recipe takes this classic dish to new heights. Using a combination of premium ingredients, including braised short ribs, pancetta, and porcini mushrooms, this recipe delivers a rich, complex sauce that is sure to impress. The sauce is slow-cooked for hours, allowing the flavors to meld and develop, resulting in a luxurious and unforgettable ragu Bolognese that is perfect for special occasions.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NORTH ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE (RAGU BOLOGNESE)



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This recipe comes from Bologna, Italy. One unusual characteristic of this sauce is that there is no garlic in it--but there is a hint of ground nutmeg. Serve over hot cooked pasta.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Meat Sauce

Time 1h30m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 ounces pancetta, diced
1 cup diced onion
1 cup chopped carrot
½ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ pound lean ground beef
12 ounces lean ground pork
½ cup white wine
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ pound chicken liver
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add pancetta, onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a heavy large saucepan.
  • In same skillet, heat olive oil. Cook ground beef and pork over medium heat, stirring to break up any lumps, until browned. Pour in the wine, increase the heat and boil briskly, stirring constantly, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Transfer ground meat mixture to the saucepan with the pancetta and vegetables. Set skillet aside.
  • Stir the beef stock and tomato paste into the saucepan. Bring sauce to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat in the original skillet. Add chicken livers and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until firm and lightly browned. Remove livers from skillet and dice. Set aside and add to sauce 10 minutes before it is done. A few minutes before serving, stir in the cream and let it heat through. Season sauce with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 167.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CLASSIC RAGU BOLOGNESE



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Combine ground beef, ground veal, and pancetta with red wine, milk, and aromatics for this traditional Italian meat sauce.

Provided by David Downie

Categories     Beef     Pasta     High Fiber     Father's Day     New Year's Day     Dinner     Lunch     Meat     Winter     Poker/Game Night     Potluck     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield makes 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 celery stalks, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
2 carrots, peeled, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
6 ounces ground beef (85% lean)
6 ounces ground veal
3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 cups (about) beef stock or chicken stock, divided
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 pound tagliatelle or fettuccine (preferably fresh egg)
Finely grated Parmesan (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and carrots. Saute until soft, 8-10 minutes. Add beef, veal, and pancetta; saute, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until browned, about 15 minutes. Add wine; boil 1 minute, stirring often and scraping up browned bits. Add 2 1/2 cups stock and tomato paste; stir to blend. Reduce heat to very low and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan; gradually add to sauce. Cover sauce with lid slightly ajar and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until milk is absorbed, about 45 minutes, adding more stock by 1/4-cupfuls to thin if needed. DO AHEAD: Ragu can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until 1 minute before al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Transfer ragu to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pasta and toss to coat. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water by tablespoonfuls if sauce seems dry. Divide pasta among warm plates. Serve with Parmesan.

ITALIAN-STYLE BOLOGNESE (RAGù) RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, butter, medium onion, large carrot, celery, pancetta, lean beef, lean pork, red wine, double concentrated tomato puree, chicken stock, tagliatelle, parmesan cheese

Provided by chloe morgan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 large carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
4 oz pancetta, diced
7 oz lean beef, minced
5 ⅓ oz lean pork, minced
¾ cup red wine
2 tablespoons double concentrated tomato puree
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups tagliatelle, cooked
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and pancetta. Cook for around 10 minutes until the onions start to look translucent.
  • Add the minced meats and brown all over, ensure the meat is fully broken up and no large chunks remain.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Increase the heat, add the wine, and allow to evaporate for around 2-3 minutes.
  • In a large jug, dilute the tomato puree into the chicken stock and add to the pan, stir well.
  • Reduce to a low heat, then cover and simmer for 2 hours. Check from time to time to ensure the sauce is not drying out. If this occurs, add a small amount of stock.
  • Cook desired pasta and toss in the bolognese.
  • Top with parmesan cheese and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1235 calories, Carbohydrate 121 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 11 grams

RAGù BOLOGNESE



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Like many long-simmered sauces, this one, perhaps the most delicious of all the Italian meat sauces, is more flavorful and balanced the following day.

Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     cookbooks     Pasta     Tomato     Sauce     Beef     Pork     Onion     Milk/Cream

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 small celery ribs, finely diced
1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
2 ounces prosciutto di Parma, finely chopped
¾ pound ground beef chuck
¾ pound ground pork
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
½ whole nutmeg, finely grated
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup whole milk, hot
One 28-ounce can tomato purée
1 cup chicken or beef stock

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil together in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables have softened and the onions are translucent, 5-10 minutes. Stir in the prosciutto. Add the ground chuck and pork, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking up the clumps of meat with the back of the spoon, until the meat is no longer pink, 5-10 minutes. Avoid frying or browning the meat.
  • Season the meat with nutmeg. Add the wine to the pot and cook until evaporated, 10-12 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the tomato purée and stock together in a saucepan until hot, then add it to the meat. Reduce the heat to low and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, 5-7 hours. Add water if needed to keep the ragù loose and saucy. Season with salt and pepper.

RAGU BOLOGNESE



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This is the real deal, an authentic recipe for a meat sauce.

Provided by Mike Oxsolong

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup butter
1 cup minced onion
½ cup minced celery
¼ cup minced carrot
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground pork
½ pound ground beef
¼ cup finely chopped pancetta bacon
½ cup milk
2 cups tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, celery and carrots until soft. Add veal, pork, beef and pancetta, and cook until evenly brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour in milk, and cook until liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth. Cover, and simmer 2 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 182.4 mg, Fat 63 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.5 g, Sodium 990.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

WEEKNIGHT BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta
1 pound lean ground sirloin
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups dry red wine, divided
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink color and has started to brown. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt, a splash of oil, and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the box.
  • While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, cream, and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When the pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.

HEARTY RAGU BOLOGNESE



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My robust ragu combines ground beef, sausage and chicken. Serve it over any type of pasta or baked or fried polenta. It's even good on its own with a slice of hot, buttered garlic bread. -Caroline Brody, Forest Hills, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound ground beef
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 cup dry white wine
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Place onions, celery, carrot and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add vegetable mixture and nutmeg; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are softened., Add beef; cook 6-8 minutes longer or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove with a slotted spoon; discard drippings from pan., In same pan, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Return beef mixture to pan. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until wine is evaporated. Add broth and chicken breasts; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Finely chop chicken., Add cream and tomato paste; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pot; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 3-4 hours or until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ALL DAY RAGU (BOLOGNESE)



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An all day baked ragu, a very simple base on which to expand from. The sauce is extremely rich, definately not for those watching their waistline. Its probably not best to cook this in a slow cooker (crock pot) however I haven't tested this method so I cannot say for sure. This is a recipe that can take a full 24 hours to prepare and cook, however the result is most definately worth it.

Provided by Kiint

Categories     Veal

Time 8h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

500 g veal mince
500 g pork mince
1 1/2 kg roma tomatoes, vine ripened and essential for flavour
80 ml tomato paste
3 large onions
50 ml olive oil
30 g fresh oregano
60 g fresh basil
15 g fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Ensure the minced meats are at room temperature, leave defrost overnight if necessary its best to do this after you have done the tomatoes.
  • Tomato Preparation (the night before):.
  • Cut a light cross in the smooth end of the tomatoes. In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, quickly place a tomato in and let sit for no longer than 30 seconds to blanche the skin. Remove and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process. You should now be able to gently peel the skins off the tomato.
  • Next, quarter the tomato and spoon the pulp into a sieve over a bowl. For each tomato that is pulped add a couple of light pinches of salt over the pulp in the sieve. Let the pulp drain overnight in the fridge to remove all the juice in the bowl.
  • On the day of cooking dice the tomato flesh and set aside for during the cooking process.
  • The day of the Ragu.
  • Pre heat an oven to 150°C.
  • Dice the onions.
  • Heat a good cast iron caserole dish on the stove and add the olive
  • Fry off the onion in the caserole dish until they are well caramelized.
  • Add the pork mince first and cook off until brown.
  • Once the pork is browned add the veal and cook altogether well.
  • Add the tomato paste to the meat/onion mix and cook off briefly for a minute or two.
  • Add the diced tomato flesh and stir in well, at the same time add the juice collected overnight.
  • Stir well and cover the caserole dish then place in the pre heated oven.
  • Wait at least 4 hours before removing and giving gentle stir. Test for liquid consistency and add water as necessary to reach your preferred level. This is entirely subjective and it depends how "soupy" you prefer your ragu. Now is the perfect time to test your seasoning levels, add salt as necessary however most of the salt needed is added during the tomato preparation.
  • 2 hours before dishing time add the fresh herbs and stir in well and taste test.
  • 1/2 hour before dishing remove and do a final liquid check and taste test.
  • Dish up and enjoy. This is ideally served on fresh home made pasta (1 large egg per 125g fine plain flour) you should have ample time to make this while the ragu is cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.8, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 192.5, Sodium 368.5, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 17.4, Protein 51.3

MARCELLA HAZAN'S BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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After the death in 2013 of Marcella Hazan, the cookbook author who changed the way Americans cook Italian food, The Times asked readers which of her recipes had become staples in their kitchens. Many people answered with one word: "Bolognese." Ms. Hazan had a few recipes for the classic sauce, and they are all outstanding. This one appeared in her book "The Essentials of Classic Italian Cuisine," and one reader called it "the gold standard." Try it and see for yourself.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 4h

Yield 2 heaping cups, for about 6 servings and 1 1/2 pounds pasta

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter plus 1 tablespoon for tossing the pasta
1/2 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped celery
2/3 cup chopped carrot
3/4 pound ground beef chuck (or you can use 1 part pork to 2 parts beef)
Salt
Black pepper, ground fresh from the mill
1 cup whole milk
Whole nutmeg
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, cut up, with their juice
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds pasta
Freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese at the table

Steps:

  • Put the oil, butter and chopped onion in the pot and turn the heat on to medium. Cook and stir the onion until it has become translucent, then add the chopped celery and carrot. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring vegetables to coat them well.
  • Add ground beef, a large pinch of salt and a few grindings of pepper. Crumble the meat with a fork, stir well and cook until the beef has lost its raw, red color.
  • Add milk and let it simmer gently, stirring frequently, until it has bubbled away completely. Add a tiny grating -- about 1/8 teaspoon -- of nutmeg, and stir.
  • Add the wine, let it simmer until it has evaporated, then add the tomatoes and stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients well. When the tomatoes begin to bubble, turn the heat down so that the sauce cooks at the laziest of simmers, with just an intermittent bubble breaking through to the surface. Cook, uncovered, for 3 hours or more, stirring from time to time. While the sauce is cooking, you are likely to find that it begins to dry out and the fat separates from the meat. To keep it from sticking, add 1/2 cup of water whenever necessary. At the end, however, no water at all must be left and the fat must separate from the sauce. Taste and correct for salt.
  • Toss with cooked drained pasta, adding the tablespoon of butter, and serve with freshly grated Parmesan on the side.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot with a heavy bottom to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Brown the meat in batches to prevent it from steaming.
  • Add a splash of red wine to deglaze the pan and add flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, to add sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve the ragu over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Ragu Bolognese is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich flavor and hearty texture, it is a perfect meal for a cold winter day or a special occasion. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to please. So grab your ingredients and get started on your own delicious ragu Bolognese today!

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