Authentic Rigatoni Bolognese

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Ingredients

  • 4 carrots, chopped
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, to saute
  • 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs veal
  • 2 cups red wine, chianti a must
  • 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, San Marzano is best
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb rigatoni pasta
  • fresh parsley (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Put the olive oil into a pan. Add the chopped veggies and saute until the celery softens.
  2. Add ground beef or veal and saute until meat browns.
  3. Add your favorite red wine (the alcohol will be absorbed during cooking process).
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste and allow this to simmer over low heat for at least an hour until sauce thickens.
  5. Boil rigatoni in hot, salted water.
  6. To plate the dish, put the rigatoni in a bowl, pour some sauce on top and garnish with some fresh parsley.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

486 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.2g 30% DV
Total Fat 31.9g 41% DV
Carbs 37g 13% DV
Fiber 16g 57% DV
Sugar 12.8g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9974.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2531.3mg 54% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 887mcg 99% DV
Vitamin C 71.9mg 80% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 132.3mg 10% DV
Iron 15.7mg 87% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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