Harry Hamlin Bolognese Recipe
Servings 4
Calories 500kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound fettuccine or your choice of pasta
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or saucepan. Add the diced pancetta and cook it until it turns crispy.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook it until it browns, using a wooden spoon to break it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Stir in the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Let the vegetables cook for approximately 5 minutes until they become tender.
- Pour in the red wine and allow it to simmer until it reduces by half.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken and develop a rich flavor.
- As the sauce simmers, prepare the pasta following the instructions on the package until it reaches the desired al dente texture. Drain and set aside.
- Once the Bolognese sauce is ready, serve it over the cooked pasta. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.