Jul 14 2026
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Tagliatelle Bolognese Recipe

Inspired by Il Fornaio Sacramento
Time1h 30m
Serves4

egg pasta ribbons | traditional meat ragu | grana padano

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Bolognese Sauce

To Serve

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Mixing the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center.

  2. 2

    Forming the Dough

    Crack the eggs into the well and gradually mix the flour into the eggs using a fork until a shaggy dough forms.

  3. 3

    Kneading the Dough

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Resting the Dough

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

  5. 5

    Cutting the Pasta

    After resting, roll out the dough using a pasta machine or a rolling pin until thin and cut into ribbons to form tagliatelle.

Bolognese Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Sautéing the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.

  2. 7

    Browning the Meat

    Add ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Cook until browned, stirring frequently for about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 8

    Adding Tomato Paste

    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes until it darkens slightly.

  4. 9

    Adding Red Wine

    Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the wine has reduced by half.

  5. 10

    Simmering the Sauce

    Add crushed canned tomatoes, milk, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking and Serving

  1. 11

    Cooking the Tagliatelle

    While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tagliatelle and cook for 3-4 minutes until al dente.

  2. 12

    Combining Pasta and Sauce

    Drain the pasta and reserve a cup of pasta water. Add the pasta to the Bolognese sauce, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.

  3. 13

    Serving the Dish

    Serve hot, topped with grated Grana Padano cheese.

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