Bolognese Sauce ( Ragu Bolognese ) Recipe

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   One of the best known italian recipes abroad Spaghetti Bolognese does not exist in Itlaly.

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   It is something you will find in a restaurant run by non italians or possibly by Itaians not in touch with genuine italian food.

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   The real thing is called Tagliatelle al Ragu and comes from Bologna in Emilia Romagna.

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   Genuine Ragu Bolognese is a combination of at least two types of meat like lean chopped beef and pork plus oil and butter a little wine an onion plump ripe tomatoes and tomato paste.The sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan perfectly crowns this very Emilian dish.

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   Heat the oil and butter in a pan and fry the minced onion.

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   Then add in the meat and firy till golden.

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   Stir in the wine tomato pulp and tomato puree.

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   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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   Cover with a lid and leave to simmer fior about 2 hrs stirring from time to time.

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    Serve with freshly cooked tagliatelle and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan if you like but purists like this dish without.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.