Minced Meat Ragù

Ragù alla Bolognese

Preparation info
  • Yield: About

    5

    cups
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      3 hr

Appears in
The Italian Family Kitchen: Authentic Recipes That Celebrate Homestyle Italian Cooking

By Eva Santaguida and Harper Alexander

Published 2024

  • About

This classic ragù is the perfect sauce for fresh egg pasta, such as tagliatelle (see How to Make Fresh Egg Pasta) and is also the base of Lasagna alla Bolognese. In short, it’s a versatile recipe to have up your sleeve. You can make a large batch and freeze it in portions to thaw for a quick and delicious pasta dinner. Originally, ragù alla Bolognese was cooked with no (or very little) tomato. Even today in Bologna, addin