Name: Linda C. Moffa
Class Year: 1996
Country of Residence: Italy
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
This original Ragù alla Bolognese recipe was passed on to me by a true Bolognese chef, my mother-in-law! Despite attempts all over the world to copy or revisit it, no recipe meets the level of this traditional one that has never disappointed.
Be wary of a ragù that is too red and saucy because of too much tomatoe, or even worse, loads of Béchamel sauce that make it creamy. The real Ragù alla Bolognese should dominate in taste over the pasta but result rather dry and not saucy or soupy. To respect the traditional recipe, Ragù alla Bolognese should be served over tagliatelle (please NO spaghetti alla Bolognese…). Alternatively, it can accompany polenta or a pasta like Gramigna.
A main course of Tagliatelle with Ragù alla Bolognese is a hearty dish that satisfies everyone. When it is made with carefully selected meats, organic vegetables, and top quality extra-virgin olive oil, it is definitely a complete meal that everybody savours.