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Rigatoni Alla Bolognese Recipe

Inspired by Water St. Café
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Classic red wine rosemary beef ragù, parmesan, fresh herbs

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Ragù Sauce

Method

Cooking the Pasta

1

Boil the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

Making the Ragù

2

Sauté Vegetables

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

3

Brown the Beef

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

4

Add Wine and Tomatoes

Pour in the red wine and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then add the crushed tomatoes and beef broth.

5

Season the Sauce

Stir in the chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combining

6

Combine Pasta and Sauce

Add the drained rigatoni to the ragù and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.

Serving

7

Plate the Dish

Serve the rigatoni alla Bolognese hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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