Ragu Bolognese (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ragu Bolognese (Mario Batali)
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Directions:

  1. In a 6 to 8 quart heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add the onions, celery, carrots and garlic and cook until the vegetables are translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the veal, pork and pancetta, increase heat to high, and brown the meat, stirring frequently. Add the tomato paste, milk, wine, and thyme and bring just to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  2. Season the ragu with salt and pepper, remove from the heat, and let cool if not using immediately. (The ragu can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; it can also be frozen for up to 1 month).
  3. Toss with the green tagliatelle and serve, garnished with cheese, if desired.
  4. Green Pasta Dough:
  5. Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Set up an ice bath next to the stove. Blanch 1 cup packed spinach leaves in the boiling water for 45 seconds, then remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into the ice bath to cool for 2 minutes. Drain the spinach and squeeze dry in a kitchen towel, removing as much moisture as possible. Chop the spinach very fine and combine with the eggs in a small bowl. Stir well until as smooth as possible.
  6. Mound the flour in the center of a large wooden board. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the egg and spinach mixture to the well. Begin to incorporate the flour into the egg and spinach mixture, starting with the inner rim of the well. As you expand the well, keep pushing the flour up to retain the well shape (do not worry if it looks messy). When half of the flour is incorporated, the dough will begin to come together. Start kneading the dough, using primarily the palms of your hands. Once the dough is a cohesive mass, set the dough aside and scrape up and discard any dried bits of dough.
  7. Lightly flour the board and continue kneading for 10 minutes, dusting the board with additional flour, as necessary. The dough should be elastic and a little sticky. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and allow to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature before using.
  8. Use the wider cutter attachment of the pasta machine to cut the sheets into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Or, to cut the pasta by hand, cut each sheet of pasta into 10-inch lengths. Brush lightly with flour, then roll up the sheet, and, using a sharp knife, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips; unroll.
  9. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  10. Yield: about 1 1/4 pounds
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1156.49 Kcal (4842 kJ)
Calories from fat 684.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76.01g 117%
Cholesterol 287.34mg 96%
Sodium 562.22mg 23%
Potassium 1267.16mg 27%
Total Carbs 68.59g 23%
Sugars 5.51g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4.92g 20%
Protein 41.12g 82%
Vitamin C 21.7mg 36%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 4.2mg 24%
Calcium 206.4mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 233.38 Kcal (977 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.34g 117%
Cholesterol 57.98mg 96%
Sodium 113.46mg 23%
Potassium 255.72mg 27%
Total Carbs 13.84g 23%
Sugars 1.11g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 20%
Protein 8.3g 82%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 36%
Iron 0.9mg 24%
Calcium 41.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.7
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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