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- Bolognese sauce - authentic Italian ragù
Bolognese sauce - authentic Italian ragù (Ragù alla bolognese)
Bolognese sauce (ragù alla bolognese) is a famous Italian sauce from the city of Bologna in Emilia-Romagna. The base is ground beef and pork, soffritto of onion, carrot, and celery, tomato paste, red wine, and milk. The sauce is slowly simmered for 3 to 4 hours, during which flavors fully meld and the meat becomes tender. In Italy, it is traditionally served with fresh tagliatelle or in lasagna. Preparation requires patience, but the result is a deep, complex, and rich flavor that cannot be rushed.
- The authentic Bologna recipe uses ground beef and pork, not beef alone.
- In Italy, bolognese sauce is traditionally served with tagliatelle, not spaghetti.
- Slow simmering for 3-4 hours is key to fully melding flavors and sauce tenderness.
- Adding milk is a traditional step that softens tomato acidity and tenderizes the meat.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
71 kcal
4 %
Proteins
2 g
4 %
Fats
710 mg
1 %
Carbohydrates
14 g
5 %
Fiber
900 mg
4 %
Salt
953 mg
16 %
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