Pasta al Ragú (bolognese)

Classic Ragú al Bolognese to go with pasta

Yields2 ServingsCategory, ,
Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 mins
Base for the Sauce
 1 Onion (medium)
 1 Celery stalk
 1 Carrot (medium-large)
 100 ml Wine
 1 tbsp Tomato concentrate/puree
 250 ml Passata (sieved tomato)
 100 ml Stock (beef or vegetable, optional)
 Herbs you enjoy (eg. bay leaf, rosemary, thyme)
 Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Meats (could be substituted)
 75 g Pancetta (non-smoked)
 250 g Mixed mince (pork and beef)
Pasta and Topping
 250 g Fettucine, linguine, tagliatelle (fresh)
 50 g Parmigiano reggiano
1

Cut the vegetables into small (!) dice. Heat some butter and olive oil and fry them on medium-high heat. If you have Pancetta (or other high-fat flavourful ingredient) fry this first, then add the vegetables.

2

When you see some browning, add the mince and let this also brown on high heat. If liquid develops, let this cook off, otherwise you won't get browning. Once you have some browning, deglaze with the wine, and let it bubble until the alcohol is evaporated.

3

Add tomato sauce and concentrate, and the stock (if you have). Add herbs and a good pinch of salt (half teaspoon) + black pepper. Let simmer on low heat for as long as possible, but at least 45 min, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking

Ingredients

Base for the Sauce
 1 Onion (medium)
 1 Celery stalk
 1 Carrot (medium-large)
 100 ml Wine
 1 tbsp Tomato concentrate/puree
 250 ml Passata (sieved tomato)
 100 ml Stock (beef or vegetable, optional)
 Herbs you enjoy (eg. bay leaf, rosemary, thyme)
 Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Meats (could be substituted)
 75 g Pancetta (non-smoked)
 250 g Mixed mince (pork and beef)
Pasta and Topping
 250 g Fettucine, linguine, tagliatelle (fresh)
 50 g Parmigiano reggiano

Directions

1

Cut the vegetables into small (!) dice. Heat some butter and olive oil and fry them on medium-high heat. If you have Pancetta (or other high-fat flavourful ingredient) fry this first, then add the vegetables.

2

When you see some browning, add the mince and let this also brown on high heat. If liquid develops, let this cook off, otherwise you won't get browning. Once you have some browning, deglaze with the wine, and let it bubble until the alcohol is evaporated.

3

Add tomato sauce and concentrate, and the stock (if you have). Add herbs and a good pinch of salt (half teaspoon) + black pepper. Let simmer on low heat for as long as possible, but at least 45 min, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking

Pasta al Ragú (bolognese)

Classic Ragú al Bolognese to go with pasta

Can be adapted with other meaty or non-meaty add-ins. Best with a pasta that can carry the relatively heavy sauce (tagliatelle, pappardelle, linguine). This recipe offers nice possibilities for playing with different flavour profiles, using herbs and alternative meat and non-meat bases.

Yields2 ServingsCategory, ,
Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 mins
Base for the Sauce
 1 Onion (medium)
 1 Celery stalk
 1 Carrot (medium-large)
 100 ml Wine
 1 tbsp Tomato concentrate/puree
 250 ml Passata (sieved tomato)
 100 ml Stock (beef or vegetable, optional)
 Herbs you enjoy (eg. bay leaf, rosemary, thyme)
 Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Meats (could be substituted)
 75 g Pancetta (non-smoked)
 250 g Mixed mince (pork and beef)
Pasta and Topping
 250 g Fettucine, linguine, tagliatelle (fresh)
 50 g Parmigiano reggiano
1

Cut the vegetables into small (!) dice. Heat some butter and olive oil and fry them on medium-high heat. If you have Pancetta (or other high-fat flavourful ingredient) fry this first, then add the vegetables.

2

When you see some browning, add the mince and let this also brown on high heat. If liquid develops, let this cook off, otherwise you won't get browning. Once you have some browning, deglaze with the wine, and let it bubble until the alcohol is evaporated.

3

Add tomato sauce and concentrate, and the stock (if you have). Add herbs and a good pinch of salt (half teaspoon) + black pepper. Let simmer on low heat for as long as possible, but at least 45 min, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking