Basic Ragù Bolognese

Name: Basic Ragù Bolognese
Cook time: 3 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 packets unflavored powdered gelatin (1/2 ounce; 15g); 2 cups (475ml) homemade or store-bought low-sodium broth; 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter; 2 large carrots (about 375g; 12 ounces), peeled and finely minced (see note); 3 medium celery ribs (about 240g; 8 ounces); finely minced (see note); 2 medium yellow onions (about 480g; 1 pound), finely minced (see note); 4 pounds (1.8kg) ground meat, either all beef or 2 pounds beef with 1 pound each ground pork and veal, divided (see note); 1/4 cup (60ml) tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups (350ml) dry white or red wine; 2 bay leaves; Kosher salt; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) Asian fish sauce; 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream

Instructions

Cook:3h 45min

How to make ragù bolognese from scratch. An Italian classic, bolognese sauce is an essential component of several pasta dishes, including lasagna alla bolognese.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:38:19 GMT