Jul 13 2026
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Penne Alla Bolognese Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Small tube Pasta in traditional ragu of Bologna w/ beef, pork and veal

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Ragu Sauce

Method

Cooking the Ragu

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

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

  2. 2

    Brown the Meat

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

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Wine

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the wine reduces slightly.

  4. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Simmer

    Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the milk and let the sauce simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 6

    Boil the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.

  2. 7

    Combine and Serve

    Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the ragu sauce. Toss to combine. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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