Bolognese (Ragu alla Bolognese)
Italian · Western Europe
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10/10
Slow-simmered meat sauce with a soffritto base, wine, milk, and tomato, served over tagliatelle.
Why It Works
Hours of low simmering emulsify the fat, milk, and tomato into a cohesive sauce while the Maillard reaction on the meat builds depth. The milk tenderizes and rounds out acidity.
Key Ingredients
ground beef
ground pork
onion
carrot
celery
tomato paste
red wine
milk
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