--- title: "Ragu Bolognese Tagliatelle Recipe: Authentic Italian Pasta" description: "Ragu Bolognese tagliatelle recipe – make authentic Italian pasta at home with this easy, traditional, slow-cooked sauce." url: "https://casa-bandera.com/italian-recipes/tagliatelle-ragu-spaghetti-bolognese" date: "2026-06-29T22:54:59+00:00" language: "en-US" --- # Ragu Bolognese Tagliatelle Recipe: Easy & Traditional Italian Pasta ![Ragu Bolognese Tagliatelle Recipe: Easy & Traditional Italian Pasta](https://casa-bandera.com/images/tagliatelle-al-ragu-bolognese-italian-recipe-casa-bandera.jpg) **In Italy, “bolognese” doesn’t really exist.** **We talk about tagliatelle al ragù, and everything starts here.** **Imagine a kitchen in Bologna.** **Warm. Slow. Precise.** **Fresh pasta. A sauce waiting for its moment.** **This dish is not an everyday recipe.** **It is an act of hospitality.** **Because the Italian Art of Hosting always begins with the taste of what is real.** **And with the time we are willing to give it.** ![Our Tagliatelle with Bolognese Sauce](https://casa-bandera.com/images/authentic-traditional-italian-family-recipes-casa-bandera.jpg)> “In Bologna, I learned that cooking is never rushed. It must be earned. > And what if hospitality, in the end, is the art of letting time do its work?” — Casa Bandera, from our Famiglia to yours ### The truth of Bologna Tagliatelle al ragù comes from Bologna. No shortcuts. No spaghetti. Only wide ribbons of pasta. Shaped for the sauce. Meat, vegetables, red wine. Everything simmers together. **Nothing is rushed. Everything is built.** And that is exactly what turns a meal into an experience. **Because in Italy, you don’t just serve a dish.** You serve a moment. ### Beyond the recipe **If you want to host like in Italy, start with the essentials.** Discover [how to create an unforgettable Italian experience at home](https://casa-bandera.com/italian-cuisine/create-unforgettable-italian-experience-at-home). Because a meal can become a memory. Also explore [Italian romantic dinner at home: menu & atmosphere](https://casa-bandera.com/italian-cuisine/romantic-italian-dinner-home-menu-atmosphere). When ambiance makes all the difference. And for the joyful simplicity of everyday life, see [casual dinner with friends: 5 easy ideas](https://casa-bandera.com/italian-cuisine/friendly-dinner-with-friends-5-easy-ideas). **Because hosting is not about making things complicated.** It is about creating connection. | Information | |---| | **D**ifficulty 3/5 **C**ost medium **P**reparation time 15 minutes **C**ooking time 2 h **G**luten | **P**ortions 2 **C**alories 700 kcal **U**stensils pans, cutting board, knife, ladle, serving tongs **S**easons autumn, winter | | Ingredients | | **E**gg tagliatelle 200 g **G**round beef 150 g **G**round pork 100 g **C**arrot 1 **O**nion 1 **C**elery 1 stalk **T**omato purée (or sauce) 200 g **R**ed wine 1 glass **E**xtra virgin olive oil **M**eat stock 1 cube **R**osemary 2 sprigs **L**aurel 5 leaves **P**armesan cheese **S**alt and pepper | ![Ingredients for authentic Italian tagliatelle al ragù Bolognese](https://casa-bandera.com/images/easy-italian-recipe-tagliatelle-bolognese-ingredients.jpg) 1 Peel the carrots, onion, and celery. Finely chop the carrots and celery, and thinly slice the onion. Set aside. ![Chopped carrots, celery, and onion for Bolognese sauce](https://casa-bandera.com/images/easy-italian-recipe-tagliatelle-bolognese-step-1.jpg) 2 Chop the beef and pork into small pieces. Set aside. ![Chopped beef and pork for ragù Bolognese](https://casa-bandera.com/images/easy-italian-recipe-tagliatelle-bolognese-step-2.jpg) 3 In a large pot, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the carrots, onion, and celery. Sauté until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. ![Sautéing carrots, onion, and celery in olive oil](https://casa-bandera.com/images/easy-italian-recipe-tagliatelle-bolognese-step-3.jpg) 4 Add the beef and pork to the pan. Cook until the meat is well browned, about 10 minutes. ![Browning beef and pork for Bolognese sauce](https://casa-bandera.com/images/easy-italian-recipe-tagliatelle-bolognese-step-4.jpg) 5 Pour the red wine into the pan. Let it reduce slightly until the liquid has almost completely evaporated. Then reduce the heat to medium. ![Deglazing Bolognese sauce with red wine](https://casa-bandera.com/images/easy-italian-recipe-tagliatelle-bolognese-step-5.jpg) 6 Add the tomato purée, crumbled bouillon cube, rosemary sprigs, and bay leaves. Mix well. ![Adding tomato purée, rosemary, and bay leaves to ragù](https://casa-bandera.com/images/easy-italian-recipe-tagliatelle-bolognese-step-6.jpg) 7 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the ragù simmer for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add a little water or broth if needed to maintain the desired consistency. ![Slow-simmering ragù Bolognese sauce](https://casa-bandera.com/images/easy-italian-recipe-tagliatelle-bolognese-step-7.jpg) 8 While the ragù is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tagliatelle and cook according to the package instructions, about 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. ![Cooking tagliatelle pasta in boiling salted water](https://casa-bandera.com/images/easy-italian-recipe-tagliatelle-bolognese-step-8.jpg) 9 Drain the tagliatelle and add them to the pan with the ragù. Toss well to coat the pasta with the sauce. If needed, add a little pasta cooking water to adjust the consistency. ![Mixing tagliatelle with ragù Bolognese sauce](https://casa-bandera.com/images/easy-italian-recipe-tagliatelle-bolognese-step-9.jpg) 10 Divide the tagliatelle al ragù among shallow bowls, using a ladle and pasta tongs to twirl them. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately. ### Recommended food and wine pairing To accompany tagliatelle al ragù, I recommend a **Chianti classico** wine. This [Italian red wine](https://casa-bandera.com/italian-cuisine/italian-wine-pairings-perfect-italian-dinner), with its black cherry aromas and spicy notes, marries perfectly with the richness of the ragù and enhances the depth of the dish's flavors. #### Buon Appetito ! 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