Bolognese Tagliatelle
Bolognese Tagliatelle features a long-simmered meat sauce enriched with pancetta, wine, stock, and a touch of cream for a deep, rounded flavor and velvety texture. The sauce clings to ribbons of tagliatelle, delivering a hearty, comforting bowl with gentle warmth from nutmeg and red pepper. Ideal for a cozy dinner or a leisurely weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Cook the pancetta in a pan over medium heat until it renders its fat and turns crisp, 7 to 8 minutes.
- 2
Add the carrots, celery, and onions; cook until the vegetables soften and the onions turn translucent, 7 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Set aside.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat.
- 5
Break the ground beef and pork into small pieces and add them to the pot; cook, stirring lightly, until browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
- 6
Stir the pancetta-vegetable mixture into the ground meat.
- 7
Add the wine.
- 8
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir, breaking up the meat until finely ground, until the wine has evaporated and the pot is nearly dry, 13 to 15 minutes.
- 9
Add the tomatoes, nutmeg, salt, and red pepper.
- 10
Use the back of a spoon to crush the tomatoes and keep breaking down the meat mixture into tiny pieces, about 5 minutes.
- 11
Pour the beef stock and heavy cream into the pot and lower the heat to the lowest setting.
- 12
Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for at least 2 hours.
- 13
Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil.
- 14
Cook the tagliatelle at a boil until tender yet slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
- 15
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain well.
- 16
Stir the pasta into the Bolognese sauce and mix thoroughly, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to create a smooth, glossy coating.
- 17
Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 635.15 kcal High
- Protein 37.65 g Good Source
- Carbs 51.32 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.29 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.68 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 98.02 mg High
- Sodium 497.95 mg High
- Fiber 4.07 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.14 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 124.24 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.53 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1086.52 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 6.57 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.87 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
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About This Recipe
Bolognese Tagliatelle is an Italian dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stock, Carrot, Celery, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 635.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bolognese Tagliatelle?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Bolognese Tagliatelle made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stock, Carrot, Celery, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Bolognese Tagliatelle?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bolognese Tagliatelle?
- About 3 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 635.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bolognese Tagliatelle easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 17 steps.
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