Description
A creamy and comforting White Bolognese Pasta featuring a rich sauce made from ground pork and beef, sautéed vegetables, white wine, and heavy cream, tossed with tagliatelle or fettuccine and finished with Parmesan and fresh herbs. Perfect for a delicious and hearty Italian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 250g ground pork
- 250g ground beef
Vegetables
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Fats & Oils
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Liquids
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
Cheese & Seasonings
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme or parsley
Pasta
- 400g tagliatelle or fettuccine
Instructions
- Prepare the soffritto: Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or pan. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, taking care not to burn it.
- Brown the meat: Add the ground pork and ground beef to the pan. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink throughout. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to build flavor.
- Deglaze and simmer the sauce: Pour in the white wine, stirring to deglaze the pan and lift any browned bits. Allow the wine to simmer until it has reduced by half, concentrating the flavors. Then stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until thickened to a velvety consistency.
- Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tagliatelle or fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Gradually add some reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce for a silky texture. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and the chopped fresh thyme or parsley for brightness.
- Serve: Serve the White Bolognese pasta hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy this creamy, flavorful dish with family or friends.
Notes
- Using a mix of ground pork and beef adds a richer flavor and texture to the sauce.
- If white wine is unavailable, you can substitute with chicken broth but the flavor will be slightly different.
- Reserve pasta water is key to adjusting the sauce consistency so don’t skip this step.
- Fresh thyme adds an aromatic herbal note, but parsley can be used as a milder alternative.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the sauce will be less rich.
