Veal Bolognese

Veal Bolognese

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 90 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Marcho Farms Ground Veal
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 2 oz. pancetta, diced 
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped or processed
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped or processed
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped or processed
  • 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped or processed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Grated nutmeg
  • Cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper
  • Pappardelle pasta al dente

Directions

  1. Heat oil and butter to medium-high in large pot. 
  2. Add pancetta and cook until crispy. 
  3. Add processed veggies and sauté until translucent, then add processed mushrooms and sauté to remove the water. 
  4. Add ground veal and cook till browned. 
  5. Add red wine and reduce by half, then add beef stock, crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, tomato paste, thyme, and simmer for 60-90 minutes. 
  6. While the sauce is simmering, cook the noodles in salted water until al dente and drain. 
  7. Combine noodles with sauce and toss to coat. 
  8. Serve with shredded cheese and garnish with scallions, if desired.