Bolognese Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 slices pancetta, chopped; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 stalk celery; 1 kg lean ground beef; 2 glasses red wine; 400 g chopped tomatoes; 400 g passata; 2 dried bay leaves; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 800 g tagliatelle pasta noodles; freshly grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices pancetta, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 carrots, chopped
1 stalk celery
1 kg lean ground beef
2 glasses red wine
400 g chopped tomatoes
400 g passata
2 dried bay leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
800 g tagliatelle pasta noodles
freshly grated parmesan cheese, to serve

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan and fry the bacon until golden over a medium heat.
2
Add the onions and garlic, frying until softened.
3
Increase the heat and add the minced beef.
4
Fry it until it has browned.
5
Pour in the wine and boil until it has reduced in volume by about a third.
6
Reduce the temperature and stir in the tomatoes, passata and celery.
7
Cover with a lid and simmer over a gentle heat for 1-1 1/2 hours until it's rich and thickened, stirring occasionally.
8
Cook the tagliatelle in plenty of boiling salted water.
9
Drain and divide between plates.
10
Sprinkle a little parmesan over the pasta before adding a good ladleful of the sauce.
11
Finish with a further scattering of cheese and a twist of black pepper.

1618

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 slices pancetta, chopped, 2 large onions, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Bolognese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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