If you're craving a rich and flavorful Bolognese sauce but don't have hours to spend simmering, you can still enjoy this classic Italian dish with a quick version of ragù Bolognese. This express version of the traditional recipe uses ground beef or pork, a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients, and some clever shortcuts to create a delicious and authentic-tasting sauce in just a fraction of the time.
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WEEKNIGHT BOLOGNESE
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink color and has started to brown. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt, a splash of oil, and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the box.
- While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, cream, and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When the pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.
BOLOGNESE RAGù WITH PAPPARDELLE
Mary's controversial bolognese is as gorgeous as she is. Even though it's a bit of an everyday dish, it will be loved by young and old.
Provided by Mary Berry
Categories Main course
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3.
- Heat the oil in a deep, lidded ovenproof casserole. Add the onion, carrot and celery and fry over a high heat for 5-6 minutes, or until starting to soften. Add the pork and beef mince and fry until browned and any excess liquid has evaporated. Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the tomato paste and stir. Add the passata, tomatoes, stock, herbs and wine. Season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil, cover and bake for about an hour.
- Stir in the cream, and return to the oven, with the lid off, for another hour, until tender and reduced.
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil, add the pasta and cook according to packet instructions. Drain and check the seasoning.
- Divide the pasta between plates, top with the sauce, grate over some Parmesan, garnish with basil leaves and serve.
SUNNY'S QUICK BOLOGNESE WITH PAPPARDELLE
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Using your hands or a knife, break or cut the beef patties into pea-size pieces.
- In a large straight-sided skillet, combine the pizza sauce, chicken stock, heavy cream, nutmeg and beef over medium-high heat. Season with just a bit of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package directions. Drain, add to the sauce and grate some Parmesan over the top. Stir together until the cheese melts, then serve.
RAGU BOLOGNESE
This is the real deal, an authentic recipe for a meat sauce.
Provided by Mike Oxsolong
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, celery and carrots until soft. Add veal, pork, beef and pancetta, and cook until evenly brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour in milk, and cook until liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth. Cover, and simmer 2 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 182.4 mg, Fat 63 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.5 g, Sodium 990.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
QUICK RAGù BOLOGNESE
Categories Sauce Beef Pork Tomato Sauté Quick & Easy Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add meat, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; sauté until meat begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add wine and cook until wine evaporates, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juices, half and half, and oregano. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 25 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain and divide among 4 plates. Spoon sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
QUICK LAMB RAGù
A simple sauce made mostly with pantry staples, this spicy, tomatoey take on a ragù, which is traditionally long-cooked, is unapologetically lamb-forward. If you prefer, you could use pork, beef or a mix of all three. Whatever you do, try not to skip the anchovies - they add a depth of flavor typically achieved by a long simmer, and anchovy-haters won't even know they are there.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have become translucent and have totally softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add a pinch of red-pepper flakes and anchovies, if using, and cook for a minute or two, just to toast the spices and melt the anchovies.
- Add tomato paste and continue to cook, stirring occasionally so it has a chance to stick to the bottom of the pot and caramelize a bit, 2 or 3 minutes.
- Add lamb and season with salt and pepper. Using a wooden spoon or a spatula, stir lamb until the fat starts to soften and the meat begins to break down. Continue to cook, stirring rather frequently until the lamb begins to brown and sizzle in its own fat, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, stirring to scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pot. Fill the tomato can halfway with water and swirl around to get all the remaining tomato, then add to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook until sauce is thickened and insanely flavorful, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve sauce mixed into and over pasta with plenty of cheese for grating over the top, scattered with a small handful of marjoram, oregano or thyme leaves if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 312, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 555 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
ITALIAN-STYLE BOLOGNESE (RAGù) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, butter, medium onion, large carrot, celery, pancetta, lean beef, lean pork, red wine, double concentrated tomato puree, chicken stock, tagliatelle, parmesan cheese
Provided by chloe morgan
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and pancetta. Cook for around 10 minutes until the onions start to look translucent.
- Add the minced meats and brown all over, ensure the meat is fully broken up and no large chunks remain.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Increase the heat, add the wine, and allow to evaporate for around 2-3 minutes.
- In a large jug, dilute the tomato puree into the chicken stock and add to the pan, stir well.
- Reduce to a low heat, then cover and simmer for 2 hours. Check from time to time to ensure the sauce is not drying out. If this occurs, add a small amount of stock.
- Cook desired pasta and toss in the bolognese.
- Top with parmesan cheese and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1235 calories, Carbohydrate 121 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 11 grams
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the meat. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
- Use a good quality red wine for the sauce. A dry red wine, such as a Chianti or a Cabernet Sauvignon, will work well.
- Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve the bolognese sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, linguine, or penne.
Conclusion:
This quick and easy ragù bolognese is a delicious and hearty meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and authentic Italian dish that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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