If you’re a Tuscan wine aficionado, it’s only natural we complete the picture with a recipe that is simply Italian. This is going to super easy to make, with just a handful ingredients in total!
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup white onion, chopped>
- 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
- 11⁄2 cup carrot, chopped
- 1 lb ground pork (85% lean/15% fat)
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean/15% fat)
- 1⁄4 bottle (750ml) red wine, such as Chianti
- 6 oz tomato paste
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb dried pasta, such as pappardelle
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, shaved
Instructions:
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- In a stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and
carrots, then sauté until translucent. Add in both the pork and beef, and cook until
browned. - Pour the wine into the pot, then stir in the tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat
and let this mixture simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally. - Use a spoon to skim extra fat from the top of the liquid in the pot. Salt and pepper
the sauce to taste. - Prepare your favorite pasta according to the package directions. Serve the
Bolognese over the pasta. Garnish with parsley and cheese.
- In a stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and