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Ragu Bolognese Sauce, The Classic Recipe

September 29, 2020 (last updated March 19, 2021)

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Ragù alla Bolognese is one the most beloved Italian pasta sauce. Perfect sauce for Lasagna or with Tagliatelle pasta. Here are some secrets to make a perfect Ragu Bolognese sauce.

Ragu Bolognese Sauce is simmered and cooled

I like to cook a dish that requires a slow cooking when the weather is calling for something warm. This Ragu Bolognese (aka Ragu alla Bolognese) sauce is the one I enjoy cooking often. The long simmering of pasta sauce makes my heart rich and full as I prepare. That is to say, this would be one comfort food that everyone would love.

Ragu bolognese sauce is hearty Italian meat sauce originated from Bologna, Italy. It is a family of Ragu sauce, which is a meat based pasta sauce. There are so many different version of Bolognese sauce when it comes to its authenticity. Here, I throw my interpretation of the classic pasta sauce.

Recipe Instructions

Ragu Bolognese Sauce

Firstly, Prepare Soffritto; onion, carrot, & celery. Make sure your vegetables are minced very finely.

Ragu Bolognese Sauce

Secondly, I recommend you to try ground brisket or skirt steak for your meat choice. The tough beefy cut will soften up during the long simmering and offer deep flavor and better texture than ordinary ground beef. Make sure to break it up before you add to the pot.

Ragu Bolognese Sauce

Cook diced Pancetta in a little butter until crispy.

Ragu Bolognese Sauce

Add the minced vegetables and cook until they are softened.

Ragu Bolognese Sauce

Add the beef and cook until they are browned. Splash with either white or red wine and let it evaporate. ( I used red wine this time)

Ragu Bolognese Sauce

Add the beef stock and tomato paste; stir well.

Ragu Bolognese Sauce

I noticed that many of old-fashioned Italian recipes were using spices in their meaty pasta sauce. Try adding a little bit of nutmeg to your Bolognese sauce. Your sauce will have more depth in the flavor.

I also like to add a small piece of Parmesan rind. It adds richness to the sauce. Cover and simmer for 2 hours; stirring occasionally.

Ragu Bolognese Sauce

Add milk, and simmer for another 30-45 minutes over low heat.

Ragu Bolognese Sauce

Lastly, add about 1 tbsp of fish sauce. It sounds weird to add Asian style fish sauce to Italian pasta sauce, but the pungent flavor of fish sauce do add a punch to the overall flavor of this meat sauce.

The meat sauce is melt in your mouth tender and flavorful

Here is the outcome. The beef is literally melt in your mouth soft but still retains its chewy-able texture that is so pleasant. It is truly the best Ragu Bolognese sauce I have tasted so far.

Ragu Bolognese Sauce is served with tagliatelle

Served with Tagliatelle, Fettucini, or Pappardelle pasta. All you need is extra Parmesan cheese to complete the dish. Or use it for making Lasagna.

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Buon appetito!

Authentic Italian Ragu Bolognese sauce

Ragu Bolognese Sauce

Holly Ford
Turn your Ragu bolognese sauce (aka Ragu alla Bolognese) into more authentic with a few recipe tips. Perfect for Lasagna or with Tagliatelle
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs 45 mins
Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian, Western
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • 5.5 qt dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz pancetta diced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup finely minced onion
  • 1 cup finely minced carrot
  • 1 cup finely minced celery
  • 2 lb ground brisket or skirt steak
  • 1 cup red or white wine
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 pinches nutmeg
  • 1 inch Parmesan rind
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 4 tbsp chopped parsley optional
  • handful grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat a heavy bottom pot over medium heat, add butter. Add pancetta and cook until crisp.
  • When the pancetta release some fat and turn crisp, add the minced onion, carrot, and celery; cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Splash with wine and let it evaporate. Pour the beef stock and stir. Add the tomato paste, nutmeg, and Parmesan rind; stir well. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover with lid and simmer over low heat for 2 hours, stirring occationally.
  • Add the milk and continue to simmer for another 30-45 minutes. Skim off the fat floating on top, if you desire. Add the fish sauce and adjust the seasoning according to your taste. Add parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese at last. Serve warm over Tagliatelle pasta.

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Comments

  1. kitchenriffs says

    September 30, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    I love this sauce! I make it often, but never with brisket. Must give that a try. Must. 🙂

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