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No 05
PASTA

Ragù alla Bolognese

The classic meat sauce from Bologna. Slow-cooked to perfection with a rich depth of flavor that only time can provide.

Servings
4
1×
Time20m + 3h

Ingredients

  • pasta250 g
  • minced beef500 g
  • onion1
  • carrot1
  • celery1
  • cloves of garlic3
  • tomato purée60 ml
  • red or white wine200 ml
  • thyme10 ml
  • oregano10 ml
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • bay leaf2
  • can of tomatoes400-500 g

Preparation

  1. 01
    In a pot, sweat onion, carrot, and celery (2/1/1 ratio) in olive oil at medium heat (5/9). After 1 minute, add garlic. Remove from pot.
  2. 02
    Increase heat to high (9) and add meat. Add 2 four-finger-pinches of kosher salt and pepper. Cook stirring until fat is rendered and the meat is sizzling and all water content is gone.
  3. 03
    Add 60 ml tomato purée, mix, and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. 04
    Add 200 ml wine and deglaze. Scrape all the browned bits of meat stuck on the bottom of the pot.
  5. 05
    Add vegetables, herbs, seasoning (2 four-finger-pinches of kosher salt and pepper), crushed tomatoes and water. Optional beef stock.
  6. 06
    Lower heat to medium/low (4) and let simmer under lid for a minimum of 40 minutes.
  7. 07
    Season with salt, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, fish sauce or MSG if needed.
  8. 08
    Serve with pasta and parmesan.