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Bolognese with Burrata
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
2
In a large pan, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
3
Add ground beef and sausage to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
4
Remove excess grease from pan. Add butter and olive oil, then sauté diced carrots, celery, and onion with salt and pepper until soft.
5
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook until slightly darkened.
6
Deglaze with red wine, stir, and let simmer for a few minutes to cook off alcohol.
7
Add tomato sauce and season with garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
8
Return cooked beef, sausage, and bacon to the sauce. Simmer on medium-low for 15–20 minutes.
9
Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and fresh basil.
10
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss well and let cook together for 5 minutes.
11
Serve with additional Parmesan, basil, and a ball of burrata on top.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Build Depth with Tomato Paste Caramelization 🍅Toast the tomato paste in butter for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid—this concentrates and caramelizes it, creating a rich umami foundation that elevates the entire sauce.
- Emulsify Sauce with Reserved Pasta Water 💧Add starchy pasta water gradually at the end to emulsify the cream and oil, creating a silky coating that clings to pasta better than sauce alone.
- Low and Slow Simmering for Meatiness 🐷Let the meat mixture simmer for at least 45 minutes on low heat after adding sauce—this allows flavors to meld and the sauce to reduce, intensifying the savory complexity.
- Add Burrata at the Last Second ❄️Place cold burrata on each plate just before serving so it stays creamy and doesn't melt into the hot sauce—the contrast creates luxurious pockets of creaminess.
- Taste and Season Before Finishing 👨🍳Taste your bolognese before plating and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to balance acidity—fresh basil should be the final flourish, not a flavor corrector.
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