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Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese

  • Author: Any
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of this authentic Pappardelle Bolognese recipe, featuring a hearty meat sauce simmered to perfection and tossed with wide pasta ribbons.


Ingredients

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Soffritto:

  • 1 medium yellow or red onion
  • 2 medium carrots, or 1 large carrot
  • 1 celery rib

Mince/Meat:

  • 4 oz diced pancetta
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb ground beef

The sauce:

  • 2 cans (28 oz each) San Marzano plum tomatoes with the juices
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup dry white or red wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or beef stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 small Parmigiano Reggiano cheese rind *optional

Seasonings:

  • 3 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Pasta & Cheese:

  • 1 lb dried pappardelle pasta
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Instructions

  1. Prepare Soffritto: Chop onion, carrots, and celery. Heat oil and butter in a large pot, sauté vegetables until soft.
  2. Cook Mince/Meat: Add pancetta, pork, and beef. Cook until browned.
  3. Make the Sauce: Add tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, stock, milk, and cheese rind. Simmer for an hour.
  4. Season and Serve: Add basil, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Serve over cooked pappardelle pasta with grated cheese.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a mix of red and white wine.
  • Save Parmigiano Reggiano rinds for adding depth to sauces.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 500 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: Authentic Italian recipe, Bolognese sauce, Pasta dinner