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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add Meat
Add the ground beef and pork to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well, bring to a gentle simmer, and cover. Let it cook on low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Cook the Pasta
While the sauce is simmering, cook the rigatoni in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Combine and Serve
Once the sauce is ready, remove the bay leaf and combine the rigatoni with the Bolognese sauce. Serve in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.