Saturday, August 31, 2024

Tagliatelle Bolognese

 Ingredients

  • 1lb tagliatelle pasta
  • 1/3 lb pancetta
  • 3/4 c beef bone broth
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Cabernet Sauvignon (or dry red wine of your choice)
  • 1/2 lb ground sirloin (reduces fat and adds flavor)
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1 1/4 c. tomato passata
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 small onion, finally diced
  • 1/2 heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Prepare Pancetta: Chop the pancetta.
  2. Sauté: Heat a pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy.
  3. Add Vegetables: Add the vegetables to the pan and cook until tender.
  4. Add Meat: Add the beef and pork to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.
  5. Deglaze: Pour in 1/2 cup of wine and allow it to evaporate completely.
  6. Add Sauce: Stir in the tomato passata and cook for a few minutes.
  7. Cream and Broth: Add 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream, then cover with broth and stir to combine.  Let the meat sauce simmer for 1 to 2 hours, adding more broth as needed 
  8. Cook Pasta: Cook the tagliatelle in a pot of salted water for 3-4 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
Serve: Toss with a generous amount of pasta sauce and serve with fresh garlic bread on the side.

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