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Spaghetti Bolognese

Chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel’s recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese uses a classic blend of beef and pork and is perfect for our Dutch Oven.

Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel

45 Minutes
4 - 6 Servings
Easy
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion (about half of a large onion)
  • ½ cup finely chopped carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery (about 1 celery stalk)
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 pound ground pork
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand in a bowl
  • cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, medium diced
  • ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 pound dried spaghetti
  • ½ cup parsley, stems removed, roughly chopped, divided
  • Parmesan, finely grated, for serving
Instructions
    1.

    Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch Oven over medium-high. Sweat onion, carrot, and celery with a pinch of salt and pepper until the vegetables are translucent and taste fully cooked, 6-8 minutes.

    2.

    Add garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

    3.

    Add ground beef and ground pork, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-6 minutes, breaking meat up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.

    4.

    Add tomato paste, a drizzle of olive oil, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Caramelize this mixture for 1 minute.

    5.

    Add red wine and let it reduce down until almost entirely evaporated.

    6.

    Add tomatoes, stirring occasionally for 5-6 minutes.

    7.

    Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    8.

    Add butter and stir to melt.

    9.

    Add red wine vinegar and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper until the sauce tastes balanced.

    10.

    Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in an 8 Qt Stock Pot and add 1 tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Once the water is boiling, cook pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Add pasta to the bolognese sauce.

    11.

    Remove sauce from heat and stir for 30-60 seconds, melding the pasta with the sauce. Finish with olive oil, 1/4 cup parsley, and if it looks dry, add a bit of the pasta cooking water.

    12.

    Twist into a Serving Bowl and grate Parmesan over top.