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Pasta Bolognese

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Pasta BologneseCIA/Keith Ferris

This recipe was shared with Epicurious by Chef Joseph W. DiPerri of The Culinary Institute of America.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2

(28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes with juice or crushed tomatoes

3

tablespoons olive oil

6

ounces pancetta or 6 slices bacon, finely chopped

1

/4 pound ground pork (not lean)

1

/4 pound ground beef chuck (not lean)

1

/4 pound ground veal

1

small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

1

carrot, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

1

cup dry red wine

1

cup heavy cream

1

teaspoon kosher salt

1

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1

pound small pasta such as orecchiette or rotini

Garnish: Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    If using whole tomatoes, in blender or food processor, purée tomatoes with juice. Set aside.

    Step 2

    In large, heavy pot over moderate heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add pancetta and sauté until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add beef, pork, and veal and sauté, breaking up meat with back of spoon, until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add onion and carrot and sauté until vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.

    Step 3

    Stir in red wine and simmer, scraping up browned bits stuck to bottom of pan, until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, cream, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and brick-red in color, approximately 30 minutes.

    Step 4

    In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until almost tender. Drain well and toss with sauce. Serve with grated cheese.