Name: Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese (ragù alla bolognese)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: PT-492374H57M25S
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 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 dry 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

Description

Indulge your taste buds with this Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese (ragù alla bolognese), a classic Italian dish that promises to impress at any gathering. This rich, hearty meat sauce combines ground beef and turkey with the sweetness of San Marzano tomatoes, creating a symphony of flavors that deepens with slow cooking. Perfectly paired with wide pappardelle pasta, this comforting meal is ideal for cozy nights in or festive dinner parties. Each bite offers warmth and satisfaction, making it a family favorite. Whether you enjoy it fresh or freeze leftovers for later, this recipe brings Italian culinary tradition right into your home.

Ingredients

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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 dry 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

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Instructions

Finely chop onion, carrots, and celery for the soffritto.
In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter, then cook diced turkey until browned.
Add soffritto to the pot and sauté until softened.
Brown the ground beef in the same pot until no longer pink.
Stir in apple vinegar and simmer briefly before adding tomato paste.
Incorporate tomatoes, broth, cheese rind, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; cover and simmer on low for 4–5 hours.
In the last hour of cooking, stir in whole milk for creaminess.
Cook pappardelle according to package instructions; combine with sauce before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4–5 hours
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 525
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg