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Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese

Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese That Feels Like Home

This Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese is a comforting dish that brings rich flavors and home-cooked goodness to your table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential fat for cooking and enhancing flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Adds richness and depth; unsalted can be used
  • 1 unit Medium to Large Onion Forms the base flavor
  • 2 unit Carrots Provides natural sweetness
  • 1 unit Celery Rib Adds aromatic depth
  • 150 grams Diced Pancetta Introduces smokiness
  • 250 grams Ground Pork Gives body to the sauce
  • 250 grams Ground Beef Provides additional texture
  • 1 can San Marzano Plum Tomatoes Rich, sweet flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Intensifies tomato flavor
  • 200 ml Dry White or Red Wine Adds acidity
  • 250 ml Beef or Chicken Stock Enhances flavor
  • 150 ml Whole Milk Adds creaminess
  • 1 piece Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Rind Infuses cheesy umami
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Adds warmth
  • 1 to taste Black Pepper Basic seasoning
  • 400 grams Pappardelle Pasta Traditional pairing
  • to serve to taste Freshly Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Essential for serving

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Finely chop a medium to large onion, 1-2 carrots, and a celery rib to form the soffritto base.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil and salted butter. Cook diced pancetta until crispy.
  3. Add the soffritto mixture, season with salt, and cook until softened.
  4. Add ground pork and ground beef, cook until browned.
  5. Deglaze with wine, cook until alcohol evaporates, then add tomato paste.
  6. Stir in San Marzano tomatoes, stock, and cheese rind. Season and simmer for 4-5 hours.
  7. In the last 30 minutes, add whole milk to enhance creaminess.
  8. Cook pappardelle pasta in salted water until al dente, reserve pasta water.
  9. Combine drained pasta with sauce, adjust with reserved water if needed, and serve hot with cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allowing the sauce to sit overnight before serving enhances the flavor. Store any leftovers properly.

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