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Simple, Essential Bolognese

Time
4 hr
Makes
Servings: 4 to 6; makes just shy of 4 cups ragú
Ingredients
15
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 slim carrot
  • 1 rib celery
  • 2 cloves garlic (optional)
  • 2 ounces pancetta, diced (optional) or 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, or 3/4 cup of a low-fat one
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • Water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • A few gratings of fresh nutmeg
  • 1 pound dried tagliatelle
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