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Tagliatelle al Bolognese in the pan combining the sauce with the pasta
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Tagliatelle al Bolognese

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Author: Andrew Gavin
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Ingredients
 

  • 2/3 lb ground beef
  • 2/3 lb ground veal, you can replace with more ground beef if unable to find
  • 2/3 lb ground pork, you can replace with more ground beef if unable to find
  • 1 large carrot, small dice
  • 1 small onion, small dice
  • 1 celery stalk, small dice
  • 3 cloves garlic, mince
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup cup beef or chicken stock
  • 16 oz tomato puree, preferably san marzano tomatoes
  • olive oil
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • salt, to taste, preferably Diamond Crystal kosher salt

Equipment

  • 1 medium pot for cooking the Bolognese
  • 1 large pot for cooking the pasta

Instructions
 

Homemade Tagliatelle (if using store bought jump to the Bolognese section)

  • Pull off a ball of dough from the main dough ball and spread some flour on both sides. This will keep the dough from sticking to the press.
  • Press the homemade pasta dough to the number 6 setting.
  • Using the Tagliatelle cutter, run the sheets of pasta through to cut into Tagliatelle. Toss with some flour to ensure the noodles do not stick together. Once the noodles are all cut you can place them on a plate or cutting board and set back in the fridge.
  • Easy homemade pasta cut into Tagliatelle
    If your pasta press does not have a Tagliatelle cutter, then fold your well floured pasta sheet 2 or 3 times depending on the length. You want each folder to be about 6 inches (15 cm) long. Using a sharp knife cut the pasta into strips 1/2 inch (1 cm) wide. Toss with some flour to ensure the noodles do not stick together. Once the noodles are all cut you can place them on a plate or cutting board and set back in the fridge.

Bolognese

  • Place a medium pot on the stove and turn on the burner to medium.
  • Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the carrot, celery and onion.
  • Season with a few pinches of salt.
  • Cook until the vegetables are soft, around 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken or beef stock and cook for another 2-3 minutes until this has mostly evaporated.
  • Add the beef, veal, and pork to the pot. Season with a few pinches of salt and the white pepper. Cook the ground meats, stirring every few minutes until cooked through, around 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomato puree and bay leaf, stirring to incorporate. Turn the heat to medium low and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes.
  • While the Bolognese cooks, fill the large pot with water 2/3 full. Season with 2 tbsp of kosher salt and turn on the burner to high to bring the water to a boil.

Cooking Homemade Tagliatelle Noodles

  • Boiling tagliatelle for an amazing Italian pasta dinner
    Once the sauce is finished and the water is boiling, place the homemade pasta noodles into the water and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the water after 3 minutes.
  • If you plan to use all of the Bolognese place these noodles into the Bolognese sauce. Take 1 cup of pasta water and add it to your Bolognese. Continue cooking the noodles, stirring consistently to coat the noodles, for 2-3 minutes.
  • Tagliatelle al Bolognese in the pan combining the sauce with the pasta
    If you only want to use a portion of the Bolognese then place a large sauté pan on the stove and turn the burner to medium heat. Add a cup of sauce for each person and then the amount of noodles you'd like. Add 1/2 cup of pasta water and continue cooking the noodles with sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring consistently.

Cooking Storebought Tagliatelle Noodles

  • Follow the instructions on the package and cook the noodle for 3 minutes less than directed. If the cooking time for al dente noodles is 10 minutes, then you should cook for 7 minutes.
  • If you plan to use all of the Bolognese place these noodles into the Bolognese sauce. Take 1 cup of pasta water and add it to your Bolognese. Continue cooking the noodles, stirring consistently to coat the noodles, for 2-3 minutes.
  • If you only want to use a portion of the Bolognese then place a large sauté pan on the stove and turn the burner to medium heat. Add a cup of sauce for each person and then the amount of noodles you'd like. Add 1/2 cup of pasta water and continue cooking the noodles with sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring consistently.
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