Rotelle Alla Bolognese Recipe
Wagon wheel pasta, traditional Northern Italian three meat sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, then sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 2
Cook the Meats
Add the ground beef, pork, and veal to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon (about 8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 3
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Cook the Pasta
While the sauce is simmering, cook the rotelle pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- 6
Combine and Serve
Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to achieve desired consistency. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
