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Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese (ragù alla bolognese)

Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese (ragù alla bolognese)

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese (ragù alla bolognese), a classic Italian dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table. This hearty sauce features tender ground beef and turkey simmered with aromatic soffritto, rich San Marzano tomatoes, and a hint of nutmeg for depth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at a dinner party, this recipe is all about slow cooking to develop complex flavors. Serve it over wide pappardelle pasta for an authentic experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 medium to large yellow or red onion
  • 2 medium to large carrots
  • 2 celery ribs
  • 4 oz diced turkey strips
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cans (28 oz each) San Marzano plum tomatoes with juices
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup apple vinegar
  • 1/2 cup beef stock or chicken stock (add more if needed)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 medium to large Parmigiano Reggiano cheese rind
  • 1 healthy pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb dried pappardelle pasta
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Instructions

  1. Finely chop onion, carrots, and celery to create the soffritto.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot; add turkey strips and brown them.
  3. Add the soffritto mix, season with salt, and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in ground beef; cook until browned.
  5. Deglaze with apple vinegar, then add tomato paste and cook briefly.
  6. Incorporate San Marzano tomatoes, stock, cheese rind, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cover and simmer for 4-5 hours.
  7. In the last hour of cooking, stir in whole milk.
  8. Cook pappardelle according to package instructions; combine with sauce before serving.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 300 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
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