Bolognese Recipe
beef, veal, & pork mix, mafaldine pasta, tossed in hearty red sauce, garnished with burratini, fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Meats
Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the mafaldine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Bolognese Sauce
- 2
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they are softened.
- 3
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4
Brown the Meats
Add the ground beef, ground veal, and ground pork to the pan. Cook until the meats are browned, breaking them apart with a spoon as they cook.
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it gets too thick, you can add a little water.
Combine and Serve
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened and flavors have melded, add the cooked mafaldine pasta to the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Serve the pasta on plates, garnished with burratini and torn fresh basil leaves. Enjoy your homemade Bolognese!