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Rigatoni alla Bolognese (Rigatoni with Traditional Meat Sauce)

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Ingredients:

1. 400g (14 oz) rigatoni pasta

2. 2 tablespoons olive oil

3. 1 small onion, finely chopped

4. 1 carrot, finely chopped

5. 1 celery stalk, finely chopped

6. 250g (9 oz) ground beef

7. 250g (9 oz) ground pork

8. 3 tablespoons tomato paste

9. 150ml (2/3 cup) dry red wine

10. 400g (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes

11. 200ml (3/4 cup) whole milk

12. Salt and black pepper, to taste

13. Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, for serving

14. Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and fragrant.

2. Add ground beef and pork to the pan. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon (about 8 minutes).

3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to concentrate the flavor.

4. Deglaze with red wine, scraping the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the wine reduces by half.

5. Add crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

6. Pour in the milk, stir well, and continue to simmer for another 15–20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Cook rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

8. Toss rigatoni with the Bolognese sauce, adding pasta water if needed to loosen.

9. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh herbs if desired.

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Cooking Tips:

• For authentic flavor, let the sauce simmer low and slow—time is the secret ingredient in Bolognese.

• Use a mix of beef and pork for the richest taste and best texture.

• Don’t skip the milk—it softens the acidity of the tomatoes and adds depth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx.):

• Calories: 620

• Protein: 30g

• Fat: 28g

• Carbohydrates: 58g

• Fiber: 4g

• Sodium: 520mg