Best 10 White Bolognese Sauce Recipes

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When exploring the culinary delights of Italy, one cannot overlook the exquisite "white bolognese sauce", also known as "ragù bianco". This rich and creamy sauce, originating from the Emilia-Romagna region, is a delightful variation of the classic red bolognese, offering a unique taste profile that is both elegant and comforting. Unlike its red counterpart, the white bolognese sauce uses a combination of light-colored ingredients, including white wine, chicken or veal stock, and a generous amount of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, resulting in a sauce that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Let's embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect white bolognese sauce, discovering its versatility and the myriad of dishes it can enhance.

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BOLOGNESE BIANCO



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It may sound odd to make a Bolognese sauce without tomatoes, but this white version is deep with flavor from aromatics and herbs, white wine, and a little garam masala, an Indian spice blend that mimics the spices used in Tuscany. Cream adds body and richness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely diced (about a cup)
1 medium carrot, finely diced (about a heaping 1/2 cup)
2 stalks celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 ounces pancetta, finely diced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 pound ground beef (85/15)
1 pound ground pork
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 piece Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind (optional)
1 pound ziti rigate, rigatoni or penne, cooked in generously salted water
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the oil, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, pancetta, bay leaves, rosemary and thyme in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, until the pancetta is rendered and cooked, and the vegetables are completely tender and golden, 16 to 18 minutes. (If the vegetables are browning too quickly, lower the heat.)
  • Add the ground beef, ground pork and the garam masala and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is completely broken up and cooked through, and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt and some freshly ground black pepper.
  • Add the wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the chicken broth, cream, and the cheese rind if using and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and the flavors come together, about 45 minutes. Discard the bay leaves and cheese rind, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the Bolognese Bianco tossed with the pasta and more grated Parmigiano.

WHITE BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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This White Bolognese Sauce combines beef & Italian sausage in this silky, rich & delicately spiced sauce that's perfect for topping a bowl of pasta!

Provided by Platings and Pairings

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons butter
1 pound ground beef
3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage (casings removed)
2 medium carrots (finely chopped)
2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
1/2 onion (minced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups white wine (or dry vermouth)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and when the foaming subsides, add the meat, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks. Once browned, add carrot, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, nutmeg and allspice to pan and cover. Cook 10-12 minutes, to sweat the vegetables, stirring occasionally. Add the white wine and allow to boil and evaporate. Add broth and milk, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid before draining. Drain pasta and add to the sauce along with the parmesan and reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 45 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 952 mg, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WHITE BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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In this recipe video, I show you a new spin on traditional Italian classic - a white Bolognese. Still a meat sauce for pasta, this bolognese uses beef and pork, but unlike the more standard version, which is tomato based, white Bolognese uses just a few tablespoons of tomato paste. Instead, the sauce is made with stock, cream, a bit of wine of course, and cheese. While still very rich, and delicious, it's really very different than the Bolognese you're used to. There are several ingredients, and it takes some time to make, but it freezes well, so make a large batch and get a bunch of meals out of it. For the full write up and list of ingredients, head over to the recipe page linked below. Enjoy!

Provided by Dave Beaulieu

Categories     Cook ahead of time

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 1

onion carrot celery garlic butter olive oil pancetta pork beef white wine cream rosemary thyme tomato paste nutmeg bay leaves chicken stock parmesan cheese ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • To me, until recently, a Bolognese sauce has always meant a tomato and meat sauce. So I was blown away when I saw Lidia Bastianich take a totally different spin on the recipe, creating a White Bolognese. This sauce, still with meat, drops most of the tomato, adding a bit more cream and ricotta...which leaves it...well...white. The flavor is still wonderfully rich, yet very different from a traditional tomato based Bolognese. Like the original, it freezes really well, so I make large batches, and then have a bunch of meals ready to go any time. Give it a try and let me know how you like it. Recipe Overview and Keys to Success To make the best White Bolognese make sure you do the following: This isn't a sauce you can rush, so make sure you've got a few hours to let it simmer on the stove top Taste, taste and taste. Seasoning and balance is key in a sauce like this, and rather than blindly following the ingredient list, taste as you go, and adjust...especially the salt and pepper Use both beef and pork. I love the combination of two meats which bring different flavors and textures Finally, know that it's easy to control the consistency of the sauce. If you over reduce, you can add some more water to thin it out. If it's too thin, simmer uncovered which will evaporate some water and thicken it. White Bolognese Ingredients 1 large onion 1 large carrot 1 celery stalk 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 ounce pancetta diced 1 lbs ground pork 1 lbs ground beef 1 cup white wine 1.5 cups of cream 1 tablespoon rosemary 1 tablespoon thyme 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 dash nutmeg 2 bay leaves 1 cup chicken stock 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons ricotta cheese White Bolognese Coarsely chop the carrot, onion, celery and garlic and put in a food processor - pulse until minced (you can also do by hand, but it will take a bit longer) Heat a large, high sided sauté pan, or pot, over medium heat and add the minced vegetables Season with salt and pepper Cook for 5 - 7 minutes, until the veggies are soft, but not browned Add the meat and stir together, cooking until browned, and fully cooked (about 15 - 20 minutes) Add the white wine to deglaze the pan, and then reduce by half Season again with salt and pepper, then add the cream, herbs, tomato paste, and bay leaves Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 - 2 hours Add enough chicken stock to ensure nothing is sticking and the sauce is loose Cook for another 2 hours and add a dash of nutmeg, and the parmesan and ricotta cheese Mix thoroughly, and taste for salt and pepper If needed, you can thin with more chicken stock, or simmer uncovered to thicken Serve it up with your favorite pasta! Wine Recommendation This is a really rich sauce, that can use an equally rich wine. Since it's also Italian, we'll stick with Italy, and I'll recommend a Barolo. These wines are the biggest and boldest out of Italy. They age well, and go great with rich dishes like this one. Enjoy!

WHITE BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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Adapted from a recipe on Lydia's Kitchen. You can substitute lean ground beef or italian sausage for the turkey if you like.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb turkey sausage
1 medium onion, cut in chunks
2 carrots, cut in chunks
2 celery ribs, cut in chunks
4 garlic cloves
1 small fennel bulb
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
2/3 cup white wine
4 teaspoons tomato paste
2/3 cup milk
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
2 cups hot chicken stock
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Place onion, carrot, fennel, garlic and celery in food processor and mince to an even textured paste (aka a pastata. Fancy!).
  • Pour oil and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pastata and a dash of salt. Cook for around 5 minutes, or until all the liquid evaporates and is beginning to stick to the pan.
  • Crumble in meat and stir with the pestata. Sprinkle with salt and cook until browned.
  • Pour in wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes for the alcohol to evaporate. Pour in the milk mixed with cornstarch and tomato paste. Stir around for 1-2 minutes.
  • Ladle in the hot stock and add bay leaf, italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook for 20 more minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. Serve with hot cooked pasta and fresh parsley.

TRADITIONAL WHITE BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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A delicious combination of ground beef, mild Italian sausage, wine and spices. A non-tomato version of traditional Bolognese sauce.

Provided by Janette

Categories     Italian

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup (80 grams) carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup (35 grams) celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound (453 grams) ground beef (80/20)
1/2 pound (226 grams) mild Italian sausage meat
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
4 sage leaves, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups (400 ml) beef stock/broth

Steps:

  • To a high-sided sauté, pan add the oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion, carrot and celery and a little of the salt. Cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  • Turn up the heat to medium-high, add the beef and sausage and rest of the salt. Cook, breaking up the meat until lightly browned. Add the garlic, rosemary and sage, cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to mix well. Cook for a minute.
  • Add the wine and cook until it starts to evaporate. Add the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes until thickened but still a little saucy. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed (this will depend on how salty your stock/broth is).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 54 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 848 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat

PERFECT BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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Fresh tagliatelle is the traditional accompaniment for this perfect Bolognese Sauce, that pairs well with any flat pasta. Homemade chicken stock is ideal, because it gives the sauce body and a velvety texture as it slowly simmers. This meaty Northern Italian sauce tastes even better the day after it's made.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 to 2 carrots, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (80 percent lean)
8 ounces ground pork
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 can (28 ounces) peeled plum tomatoes with juice, pureed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, and carrots, stirring often, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add beef, pork, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring and breaking up meat with a fork, until meat has cooked through but not browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Add milk and nutmeg. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently until liquid reduces by half and meat is above liquid, 20 to 25 minutes. Add wine, and simmer gently until liquid reduces by half, about 15 minutes.
  • Add stock, pureed tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Season with pepper. Let cool slightly.

RIGATONI WITH WHITE BOLOGNESE



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White Bolognese, a meat sauce made without tomato, is a variation you rarely see in America.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 sweet onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound mild Italian pork sausage meat, removed from casings
1 pound ground beef (not lean)
1 1/2 cups dry Italian white wine
1 cube beef bouillon dissolved in 2 cups simmering water
1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms rehydrated in 3 cups lukewarm water
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 pound rigatoni
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Add enough oil to a large, deep sauté pan to coat the base and place over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the onion, carrots and celery and sauté until glassy and just tender, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add the sausage and beef to the pan, breaking it into walnut-size pieces, and brown well.
  • Pour in the wine and keep at a rapid simmer until the pan is almost dry. Then pour in 1 1/2 cups beef bouillon and lower the heat to medium. Simmer gently, uncovered, until the bouillon is nearly gone, stirring now and then. Meanwhile, chop the rehydrated porcini into small pieces, reserving the liquid.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add mushroom liquid to the sauce to cover the meat halfway (about 1 cup) along with the porcini and continue simmering until the sauce is loose but not soupy, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper; it should be highly seasoned. When the consistency is right, fold the cream in. Remove from the heat and cover.
  • When the pasta water is at a full boil, add the rigatoni and cook until still firm, but not hard, in the center. When the pasta is almost done, scoop out 1 cup of pasta water and reserve. Drain the pasta and then return it to the pot. Pour the pasta sauce on top and fold in with a wooden spoon. The pasta should not be dry. Add a little pasta water or mushroom liquid to loosen it. (It will continue to soak up sauce on the way to the table.) Serve in one large bowl or in individual bowls, passing the cheese at the table.

BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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Martha's traditional Bolognese sauce recipe is not as heavily based on tomatoes as typical Italian-American meat sauces. In fact, the meat is cooked with white wine, milk, and chicken stock in addition to tomatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Yield Makes about 8 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (2/3 cup)
2/3 cup minced yellow onion (1/2 medium)
2/3 cup minced carrot (2 medium)
2/3 cup minced celery (1 rib)
1 pound ground beef, such as chuck or sirloin
1 pound ground pork
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 cups whole milk
5 sprigs thyme, tied into a bundle with kitchen twine
1 to 2 fresh bay leaves
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed (with juice) in a blender (or through a food mill)
6 to 7 cups Basic Chicken Stock
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until butter starts to sizzle, then reduce heat to medium. Add pancetta, and cook until golden and fat has rendered, about 2 1/2 minutes. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and cook, stirring often, until just beginning to brown around edges, about 10 minutes (adjust heat if mixture is browning too quickly).
  • Add beef and pork and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently and separating meat with the back of a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Once meat is completely browned, pour off any excess fat. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute, stirring to intensify sweetness.
  • Pour in wine and cook, stirring to scrape up browned bits from bottom of pot, until liquid has evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes. Add 1 cup milk and cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes (don't worry if it appears slightly curdled, it will smooth out again). Add thyme bundle and bay leaves, and then pour in tomatoes and 6 cups stock. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a very low simmer and cook, partially covered, 3 to 3 1/2 hours, skimming the fat from the surface with a ladle periodically. If at any time the sauce appears too dry, add up to 1 cup more stock as necessary. The finished sauce should have the consistency of a loose chili. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup milk and season with salt and pepper, as desired. If not serving immediately, let cool completely before transferring to airtight containers. Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months; defrost in the refrigerator before using.

BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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An excellent chunky pasta sauce with beef, pork, lots of vegetables and tons of flavor. Freeze any unused portions for later use. If you have fresh herbs, you may substitute 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil for the dried basil in this recipe.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
6 ounces tomato sauce
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken stock
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat and saute bacon, onion and garlic until bacon is browned and crisp; set aside.
  • In large saucepan, brown beef and pork. Drain off excess fat. Stir in bacon mixture, mushrooms, carrots, celery, tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, stock, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to saucepan. Cover, reduce heat and simmer one hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Serve sauce over hot pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 463.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

VERY PERSONAL BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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This special bolognese is wonderful to top any kind of pasta, not just the traditional spaghetti. The Worcestershire sauce and the harissa give it unique tangy spicy flavor, and the mascarpone gives an incredibly creamy turn to the sauce.

Provided by Asherat

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ pound lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon harissa
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon pressed garlic
1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese
1 pinch dried basil

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring to break up large chunks, until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease. Mix in the tomato paste, harissa and Worcestershire sauce until blended. Stir in the tomato sauce and garlic; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the mascarpone cheese, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, and season with dried basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 60.2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 749 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will be. Use fresh vegetables, high-quality meat, and a good quality Parmesan cheese.
  • Don't overcook the meat. Overcooked meat will be tough and dry. Cook the meat until it is just cooked through, then remove it from the heat and let it rest before shredding it.
  • Use a good quality white wine. The wine will add flavor to the sauce, so use a wine that you enjoy drinking. A dry white wine, such as a Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, is a good choice.
  • Don't boil the sauce. Boiling the sauce will cause it to lose its delicate flavor. Simmer the sauce gently over low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until it is thickened and flavorful.
  • Serve the sauce immediately. White bolognese sauce is best served immediately, while it is still hot. You can serve it over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

White bolognese sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to create a variety of dishes. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey, and it is also a good option for vegetarians. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, white bolognese sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.

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