Description

Pappardelle Alla Bolognese is a hearty Italian pasta dish featuring wide ribbons of pappardelle pasta coated in a rich and flavorful Bolognese sauce made with ground meat, vegetables, and tomatoes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound pappardelle pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
1 cup dry red wine
1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pappardelle.
In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and celery for about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the ground beef (or meat mix) and cook until browned all over, about 8-10 minutes.
Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, along with the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the whole milk.
Cook the pappardelle in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
Toss the hot pappardelle with the Bolognese sauce and serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer for an hour or more.
Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Reserve some pasta cooking water to help the sauce adhere to the pasta.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 650
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Pappardelle Alla Bolognese, Italian pasta, Bolognese sauce, hearty recipe