Rigatoni Bolognese Recipe
bolognese sauce, rigatoni pasta, asiago cheese
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Ingredients
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Bolognese Sauce
Pasta
Garnish
Method
Bolognese Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Cook the Meats
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Add Garlic and Tomato Paste
Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Incorporate Tomatoes and Wine
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and red wine. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Add milk, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pasta Cooking
- 6
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring plenty of salted water to a boil.
- 7
Cook the Rigatoni
Add the rigatoni pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
- 8
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and reserve a cup of pasta water.
Serving
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained rigatoni to the Bolognese sauce, mixing well. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- 10
Plate and Garnish
Serve the rigatoni on plates, topped with grated Asiago cheese.