Tagliardi Con Ragu Bolognese Food

TAGLIARDI CON RAGU BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Chop the carrot, celery, and onion in a food processor fitted with the steel blade or by hand.
• Heat half the oil in a skillet, add the chopped vegetables, and sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a separate large skillet heat the remaining oil over medium heat.
• Add the garlic, let it cook until golden, about 30 seconds, and discard it.
• Add the ground veal and stir to break up the meat.
• Cook the meat, stirring frequently, until it is evenlv browned - about 10 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste, stirring until blended, and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Then raise the heat, add the white wine, let it boil until it is almost all evaporated, and stir in the stock, salt, pepper, and bouquet garni, scraping up the brown hits from the bottom of the pan.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring from time to time. If the sauce reduces too fast, lower the heat and add a few spoonfuls of stock or water. The sauce should not be too thick; it should pour from the spoon when it's done.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Note:If you would like a little more kick add some fresh basil & crushed red pepper.

CLASSIC RAGU BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and carrots. Saute until soft, 8-10 minutes. Add beef, veal, and pancetta; saute, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until browned, about 15 minutes. Add wine; boil 1 minute, stirring often and scraping up browned bits. Add 2 1/2 cups stock and tomato paste; stir to blend. Reduce heat to very low and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan; gradually add to sauce. Cover sauce with lid slightly ajar and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until milk is absorbed, about 45 minutes, adding more stock by 1/4-cupfuls to thin if needed. DO AHEAD: Ragu can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until 1 minute before al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Transfer ragu to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pasta and toss to coat. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water by tablespoonfuls if sauce seems dry. Divide pasta among warm plates. Serve with Parmesan.