Print
clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon
Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese (ragù alla bolognese)

Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese (ragù alla bolognese)

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Experience the rich, comforting flavors of Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese (ragù alla bolognese) right in your kitchen. This timeless Italian dish features a luscious meat sauce made from tender ground beef and turkey, slowly simmered with San Marzano tomatoes to create a savory masterpiece. The wide pappardelle noodles are perfect for capturing every drop of this hearty sauce, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or special occasions. With its deep flavors, this dish is destined to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for authentic Italian comfort food.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 medium to large yellow or red onion
  • 2 medium to large carrots
  • 2 celery ribs
  • 4 oz diced turkey strips
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cans (28 oz each) San Marzano plum tomatoes with the juices
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup apple vinegar
  • 1/2 cup beef stock or chicken stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 medium to large Parmigiano Reggiano cheese rind
  • 1 healthy pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb dried pappardelle pasta
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Instructions

  1. Finely chop onion, carrots, and celery to create the soffritto.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat, then brown turkey strips for 3–5 minutes.
  3. Add the soffritto and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
  4. Brown the ground beef until no pink remains.
  5. Stir in apple vinegar and cook until evaporated; then mix in tomato paste.
  6. Add San Marzano tomatoes, stock, cheese rind, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer on low heat for 4–5 hours.
  7. Stir in whole milk during the last 30 minutes.
  8. Cook pappardelle according to package instructions; combine with sauce and serve hot.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4–5 hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
save me