Meet my all-time favorite alla bolognese recipe

180 min
4 servings

If you loved this delicious recipe I would truly appreciate it so much if you would give a review!

Well to be sure, the certified traditional bolognese recipe will always remain the undisputed authentic classic. But over the years, l've come to learn that I personally prefer a more modern take on the original recipe. One with a rich, slow-simmered, tomato base (versus the traditional version, which many are surprised to learn includes minimal tomato), one made with an extra-flavorful variety of meats including Italian sausage, in addition to traditional beef and pancetta)

It's not a complicated recipe to make at all, but it is one that requires a bit of extra love and time. And one that — I promise — will be so worth it. O So turn on some good music in the kitchen, maybe pour yourself a glass of wine, gather up these ingredients, and settle in for a few hours of cooking up the coziest, richly-flavored, most delicious bolognese recipe I know. You are in for a treat!

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

1

Pancetta:

I love the flavor that Italian pancetta adds to this sauce. But if you can't track it down at the grocery store, feel free to use diced bacon instead.

2

Veggies:

This sauce is traditionally made with the Italian soffritto mix of onion, carrot and celery, which I recommend very finely dicing unless you prefer bigger chunks in your sauce.

3

Wine:

There are strong opinions amongst Italian chefs about using dry white wine vs red wine in Bolognese sauce!
I'm of the opinion that both are delicious, so feel free to use whichever you prefer

4

Tomatoes:

I really recommend investing in a large can of San Marzano whole tomatoes or another brand of good-quality whole tomatoes to serve as the base for this sauce.

5

Fresh Pasta:

Try to use rigatoni, tagliatelle, or another wide long noodle shape.

Chef's Note

Enjoy!