From Smitten Kitchen
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
- 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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