Name: Ragù alla Bolognese (Bolognese Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Olive oil, as needed; 250 g minced beef; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 1 medium carrot, finely diced; 1 celery stalk, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 400 g tinned tomatoes plus 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; A splash of red wine; Italian seasoning (oregano, chili flakes, thyme, etc.); 1 flat tsp turmeric (as a healthy supplement); Salt and black pepper, to taste; Grated Parmesan and fresh basil, for serving

"Discover the authentic taste of Bologna with this classic Ragù alla Bolognese, a rich and hearty meat sauce slow-simmered to perfection. Made with finely chopped soffritto, minced beef, and tomatoes, it's the ultimate comfort food. Toss it with your favorite pasta for an Italian family dinner."

Method 4 Steps

1

Heat a pan over medium heat, add olive oil, and fry the minced beef until slightly golden. Set aside.
2

In the same pan, add the finely diced onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cooking these ingredients together is called soffritto; it forms the base of many Italian sauces and stews.
3

Stir in the tinned tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, and herbs. Add the fried meat back, season with salt and pepper, then simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens.
4

When ready to serve, toss with pasta of your choice and top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.

Ragù alla Bolognese (Bolognese Sauce)

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