Food Network
Home> Recipes>
Ragu Bolognese Recipe

Ragu Bolognese

Show:

Episode:

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate This RecipeRead users' reviews (52)

Browse Reviews by Keywordnew!

Loading review filters...

COMMENT ON THIS PROJECT

    

Sign in

All fields are required.

E-mail Address:

Password:

Remember me on this computer

Signing in

Please enter your email address and we will send your password

E-mail Address

Your password has been sent and should arrive in your mailbox very soon.

Not a member?

Sign up for My Food Network to share photos, show off your style, and connect to an enthusiastic and helpful community.

It's free and easy.

Review This Recipe

You must be logged in to review this recipe.

or Sign Up to Review

Average Rating:

Total Reviews: 52

Showing 1-10 of 52

Sort by:

Newest

  • on May 21, 2013

    Flag

    Amazing recipe! I have made this at least 7 times since watching it on the Chew! People say there isn't flavor they are not making it correctly ! Add salt and pepper to taste! People need to read! So delicious thanks Mario!

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on March 13, 2013

    Flag

    Saw Mario make this dish on The Chew a couple of weeks ago and had to make it. Based on the reviews I read, I made some changes and the bolognese was awesome. I used ground pork and lamb instead of veal. I also used a whole small can of tomato paste and a small can of tomato sauce. Since some reviewers also commented that it did not have much flavor, I add my own herbs - rosemary, basil and a little bit of Thyme. The recipe makes a lot particularly when you consider it has 2 lbs of meat, but I know we will enjoy eating the leftovers and also sharing with my family. Thanks Mario, another winner in my books.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on March 01, 2013

    Flag

    I made this tonight and it was a lot of work for not much flavor. I have to figure out how to transform the leftovers into something more flavorful. The lack of spices is what ruins this dish. Disappointed.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on February 25, 2013

    Flag

    I didn't love this dish. I rarely follow a "recipe" for Italian sauces, and this reminded me of one of the sauces that people brag about cooking for hours on a Sunday. That's not my style, This sauce lacked the freshness and brightness of the sauces that I prefer. My husband referred to it as "really good Hamburger Helper." I agree with him. I now have three containers in the freezer that I'm going to cut with fresh crushed tomatoes to try to salvage.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on February 13, 2013

    Flag

    I was so disappointed with this recipe. It was bland and lacked dimention. I had to bang it up with some garlic, nutmeg and more tomato paste.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on January 11, 2013

    Flag

    This was just ok. If you like a lot of sauce with your meat and pasta this is NOT the dish for you. While there was a lot of taste, it seemed almost dry. I even added some chicken stock but it all cooked away since it simmered for so long. To save time I used a processor to chop up the veggies. I'm going to keep looking.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on November 06, 2012

    Flag

    Made this with ground short rib/brisket mix that Fresh Direct has --- I'd never seen it before, but love both, so how bad could it be? It makes an extra rich sauce that's delicioso.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on September 09, 2012

    Flag

    A 5 because the recipe is perfect. I happened to have everything to do this except I had pork sirloin in large chunks instead of ground. I took care and cut the pork into the smallest pieces I could manage and have the blister to prove it. Followed the recipe exactly with an extra .5 cup each of milk and wine so I could allow a bit more cooking time. Delicious.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on August 28, 2012

    Flag

    Love this recipes classic style of Bologna rich inviting and unpretentious. Mario's and and Marcella Hazan's are the classic bolonese. Don't mess with perfection those who say to add this or change that are doing nothing more that drawing a mustache on the Mona Lisa. You don't mess with perfection this is a classic recipe people!

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on June 25, 2012

    Flag

    I have made this recipe a half dozen times and each time to rave reviews. I think it's an excellent recipe, full of rich flavors. I make it exactly as written except I double up the carrots and celery in the mirepoix. You can make this with any meats including veal, pork, beef, turkey. I've even used "Meatloaf Mix" which is a combination of veal, pork and beef you can buy at most markets. Most people say it's the BEST bolognese they've ever had. It will be a recipe I go to over and over again. I love it over a fresh pappardelle.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No
« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next »
Advertisement

Food Network Store

Browse More Products

Free Recipe of the Day Newsletter

Let Food Network chefs plan what's for dinner, with quick and easy recipes delivered to your inbox daily.

Food Network Food Network
© 2013 Television Food Network G.P. All rights reserved.