Best 5 Ragu Bolognese Authentic Recipes

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**Ragu Bolognese: A Classic Italian Meat Sauce for Pasta**

Ragu Bolognese is a hearty and flavorful Italian meat sauce that is typically served with pasta. The sauce is made with a combination of ground beef, pork, and pancetta, which are slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce. The sauce is also flavored with a variety of herbs and spices, including garlic, onion, celery, carrots, and red wine. Ragu Bolognese is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. This article provides three different recipes for Ragu Bolognese, each with its own unique flavor and texture. The first recipe is a traditional Ragu Bolognese made with ground beef, pork, and pancetta. The second recipe is a lighter version of the sauce made with ground turkey and vegetables. The third recipe is a vegetarian Ragu Bolognese made with lentils and mushrooms. All three recipes are delicious and easy to make, and they are sure to please even the most discerning palate.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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This delicious Authentic Bolognese Sauce or Ragu alla Bolognese is made with few ingredients and lots of patience. A true Bolognese takes time, but it is so worth it.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Main Dish     Pasta

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small/medium carrot
1 small celery stalk
1 small onion
10 1/2 ounces ground beef (not too lean)
10 1/2 ounces ground pork
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 1/4 cups tomato puree (passata)
2-3 pinches salt
2 dashes pepper
1-2 whole bay leaves
1/3 cup milk (2 % or whole milk)

Steps:

  • Cut the carrot, celery and onion very fine (must not too much that it becomes pulpy when cooked).
  • In a medium to large heavy pot add the olive oil and chopped vegetables, cook covered on low heat (stirring occasionally) until onion is transparent.
  • Increase the heat to medium and add the ground beef and pork. Stirring as the meat is cooking to break up the pieces. Once the meat has browned turned the heat up to high and add the wine.
  • Cook until the alcohol has evaporated (about 20-30 seconds) and the liquid has evaporated. Decrease the heat to medium/low and add the tomato paste, puree, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Gradually decrease the heat to the lowest setting cover and let simmer for three hours (the mixture should not boil). Stir occasionally.
  • After the time has passed remove the bay leaf and add the milk, heat thoroughly for a couple of minutes. Serve over cooked pasta. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 341 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RAGù ALLA BOLOGNESE



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Ragù, also known as Bolognese sauce, is one of the best-known but most misunderstood dishes in Italian cuisine. Here, I give my recipe, traditional, authentic, and delicious.

Provided by lucamarchiori

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

150g sweet pancetta
2 tablespoons olive oil
45g (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
400g minced beef
7 g (1 1/2 teaspoons) salt
125 ml (1/2 cup) dry white wine
400g (14 ounces) pulped tomatoes
beef stock
125ml (1/2 cup) whole milk
salt to taste
4 tablespoons single cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Instructions Heat a heavy saucepan over a medium flame and then add the pancetta. Cook until it turns light pink, about two minutes. Add the olive oil and butter. Stir until the butter has melted. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook gently until the onion is translucent, about ten minutes. Add the beef and salt. Turn up the heat and cook until the meat is lightly browned. Add the wine and the tomatoes. Bring to the boil and then cover the pan and turn the heat right down. Cook for one hour and forty-five minutes, adding a small amount of beef stock occasionally if the sauce gets too dry. Add the milk, stir through, and cook for a further fifteen minutes. Check seasoning and add salt if necessary. Serve with fresh tagliatelle. If you are making lasagna add single cream too. Like this:Like Loading...

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

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.

RAGU BOLOGNESE (AUTHENTIC)



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Bolognese is one of the most legendary dishes in Italy. However, outside of Bologna, where can one eat a true Ragù? Well, if you follow this recipe any kitchen you choose. My parents came from Italy back in the 60's, and settled in Brooklyn. As a result, My family and friends had the pleasure of eating some of the best homemade Italian food. These dishes of course, prepared by my Mom and sometimes Dad. Now, I share my fortune with you. Mangiare! (eat)

Provided by Joseph R.

Categories     Veal

Time 4h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons butter (divided)
4 tablespoons oil (divided)
3 ounces parma ham (prosciutto) or 3 ounces mortadella
2 lbs ground meat (beef chuck, veal and pork shoulder)
1 large onion
2 medium carrots
2 celery ribs
4 garlic cloves
4 chicken livers
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups whole milk (divided) or 1 cup cream 1 cup milk (divided)
2 lbs whole tomatoes, crushed or 2 lbs passata
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups chicken stock
1 pinch nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste at end

Steps:

  • Prepping makes the whole experience more enjoyable.
  • Finely chop pancetta.
  • Finely dice carrots, onions and celery.
  • Wash livers carefully, then flatten livers and chop.
  • Warm milk and chicken stock.
  • Peel Garlic.
  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat add 2 tbsp oil with 2 tbsp butter. Add the onions and sauté until the onions are soft, 8 - 10 minute. Do not brown.
  • Add the remaining butter and olive oil.
  • Add carrots and celery, increase heat to med-high, sauté until they start to brown.
  • Add pancetta, prosciutto, mortadella or your choice of any combo of meats and sauté one to two minutes.
  • Remove mixture from pan to a bowl and reserve.
  • Add chicken liver and stir frequently 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add ground beef or meat blend and brown (do not stew meat, if you need to, do so in stages)
  • Return vegetable mix to Dutch oven.
  • Add tomato paste to meat and vegetable mix and brown paste for about 10-15 minute important step, develops deep flavor.
  • Add wine to deglaze, allow it to evaporate 4 - 7 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup warm milk and pinch nutmeg, allow it to come to a boil, carefully reduce milk for 3 - 5 minutes.
  • Add passata or whole tomatoes crushed my hand or potato masher.
  • Add chicken stock and whole garlic cloves stir. Cover and continue to cook for 3 to 4 hours over very low heat or place into oven at 275 for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Several minutes before serving mash garlic cloves against wall of Dutch oven and add remaining milk continue to cook 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 260.9, Sodium 341.2, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 12.5, Protein 18.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the ragu will be. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and meat, and choose a good quality canned tomato.
  • Brown the meat well: Browning the meat adds flavor and depth to the ragu. Be sure to brown it in batches so that it doesn't steam.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful the ragu will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
  • Simmer the ragu for a long time: The longer the ragu simmers, the more time the flavors have to develop. Simmer it for at least 2 hours, or even longer if you have time.
  • Season the ragu to taste: Once the ragu is finished simmering, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion:

Ragu alla Bolognese is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for pasta, lasagna, or even just served over polenta. With a little time and effort, you can make a ragu alla Bolognese that will impress your friends and family. So, next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give ragu alla Bolognese a try. You won't be disappointed!

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