Classic Bolognese
Slow-simmered beef and pork ragù.
Servings
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 200 g ground pork
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 100 g carrots finely diced
- 100 g celery finely diced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 150 ml whole milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 400 g spaghetti
- 50 g parmesan grated
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Brown the beef and pork, breaking up clumps, until no pink remains.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Don't let it burn.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste; season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
The ragù should be thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Add the milk and simmer 5 more minutes to mellow the acidity.
- Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
- Toss the pasta with the ragù, finishing with grated parmesan.
Notes
Freezes well for up to 3 months. Variations: add mushrooms or a splash of red wine in step 5.