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Authentic Pappardelle Bolognese

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of this authentic Pappardelle Bolognese, featuring a hearty meat sauce simmered to perfection and served over wide pasta ribbons.


Ingredients

Units Scale

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter
  • Soffritto:
    • 1 medium yellow or red onion
    • 2 medium carrots, or 1 large carrot
    • 1 celery rib
  • Mince/Meat:
    • 4 oz diced pancetta
    • 1 lb ground pork
    • 1 lb ground beef
  • The sauce:
    • 2 cans (28 oz each) San Marzano plum tomatoes with the juices
    • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
    • 3/4 cup dry white or red wine
    • 1/2 cup chicken stock or beef stock
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 small Parmigiano Reggiano cheese rind (optional)
  • Seasonings:
    • 3 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
    • 1 pinch of nutmeg
    • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Pasta & Cheese:
    • 1 lb dried pappardelle pasta
    • 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Instructions

  1. Cook the Soffritto: Heat olive oil and butter, then sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  2. Add the Mince/Meat: Brown pancetta, pork, and beef in the same pan.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: Combine tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, stock, milk, and seasonings in the pan.
  4. Simmer: Let the sauce cook until flavors meld, then serve over cooked pappardelle pasta topped with Parmigiano Reggiano.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, add the Parmigiano Reggiano rind to the sauce while simmering.
  • This recipe can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 550 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg