Bolognese 🍝 Here’s how to make it: 1 lb ground beef 8 oz pancetta, diced 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 medium carrots, finely diced 2 celery stalks, finely diced 6-8 garlic cloves, minced (to taste) 3 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup dry white wine (or red) 1 - 1.5 cups beef broth 1 cup whole milk 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes, crushed by hand 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional, for warmth) 1 bay leaf 1 sprig rosemary 2-4 sprigs thyme 1 tsp Calabrian chili paste (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste Olive oil 1 - 2 tbsp butter 4 - 6 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more to serve) Parmesan rind (optional, but adds richness) Pappardelle 1. In a large Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the ground beef and don't touch it. Season with salt and pepper. Let it sit undisturbed for 4 minutes or until a nice crust develops and it releases from the pan. Flip and repeat. Then break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink. Remove from the pan and set aside. 2. Reduce heat to medium and add the pancetta. Once golden brown, add in the mirepoix (onion, carrot, celery) and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in 1 tsp Calabrian chili paste if using. Sauté for a few minutes, then add the garlic and give it a stir. 3. Add the beef back to the pot and stir to combine. Clear a center in the pan and add in the tomato paste. Let it sit undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to caramelize before incorporating it with the rest of the mixture. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes. 4. Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes until reduced slightly, then pour in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper if needed. 5. Pour in the whole milk and stir in the nutmeg, if using. Add the Parmesan rind and herb bundle (bay leaf, rosemary, thyme) to the pot. Cover and place in the oven at 250°F for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. 6. When the Bolognese has about 10 minutes left, cook the pappardelle a couple of minutes less than the package instructions, reserving about a cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside. 7. Remove the Bolognese from the oven and remove the Parmesan rind and herb bundle. Finish with 1-2 tbsp butter and plenty of Parmesan cheese. Add the sauce to the pot of noodles along with 1/4 - 1/2 cup pasta water, a touch more butter, and additional Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 2-3 minutes so the pasta finishes cooking in the sauce. 8. Taste for seasoning, serve with extra Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
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