Jun 09 2026

Pasta Bolognese Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Pork | Beef | Tomato | Wine | Cream | Ricotta | Pecorino Romano | Rigatoni

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Ingredients

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Meat and Cheese

Sauce Ingredients

Pasta

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Making the Bolognese Sauce

  1. 2

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 3

    Brown the Meat

    Add the ground pork and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 4

    Add the Wine

    Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 3-4 minutes until the wine has reduced slightly.

  4. 5

    Incorporate the Tomatoes and Cream

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes. Then, stir in the heavy cream and let cook for another 5 minutes.

  5. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Fold in the ricotta cheese until well combined and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Combining

  1. 7

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained rigatoni to the skillet with the Bolognese sauce. Toss gently to ensure the pasta is coated evenly with the sauce.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve

    Divide the pasta Bolognese among plates. Grate the Pecorino Romano cheese on top before serving. Enjoy!

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