Spaghetti Bolognese
Description
Bolognese pasta is great for serving a large group. The dish is hearty, delicious, and easy to prepare. It's best to use tubular pasta (rigatoni) or spaghetti. You can use a single type of ground meat—pork or beef. I usually mix them. For extra spice (and a more intense flavor), you can add chili pepper if desired.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the ingredients for Bolognese sauce. Cut the pancetta or other bacon into pieces. Wash and peel the celery and carrots. Chop the celery and slice the carrots into half-rings. Peel the onion and garlic. Dice the onion into small cubes and mince the garlic. Wash and chop the parsley or pick the leaves. If using fresh rosemary and thyme, strip the leaves from the stems.
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Step 2
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter. When it turns brown and begins to bubble, add the pancetta and cook until browned.
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Step 3
3. Add the pork and beef mince and cook, stirring, until the meat loses its pink color.
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Step 4
4. Place the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into the skillet. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
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Step 5
5. Add tomato paste. You can make a hole in the meat mixture and vegetables and place the paste at the bottom of the pan. Then gradually mix it into the dish.
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Step 6
6. Add the wine and reduce the heat to the lowest. While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta.
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Step 7
7. When the alcohol from the wine has evaporated, add the parsley and mix.
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Step 8
8. After a few minutes, pour in the milk and cream. Simmer over low heat until the pasta is cooked.
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Step 9
9. Combine the pasta and Bolognese sauce.
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Step 10
10. Serve the Bolognese pasta in portions.