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Tagliatelle bolognese with thyme and grana cheese

One of the most symbolic first courses of Italian cuisine, characterized by the use of egg tagliatelle and the sauce, popularly known as “Ragù alla Bolognese”.

  • Time

    2 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Course

    First Courses

  • Italian Region

    Emilia-Romagna

Ingredients

Servings 4

Preparation

20 minutes preparation + 1 hour and 40 minutes cooking

Step 1

In a large pot, cook the pasta in abundant boiling salted water.

Tagliatelle bolognese with thyme and grana cheese - step 1

Step 2

Pour the Bolognese sauce into a large casserole, heat it and flavor it with some sprigs of fresh thyme.

Tagliatelle bolognese with thyme and grana cheese - step 2

Step 3

Drain the “tagliatelle” when they are “al dente”, and put them into the pan with the sauce and toss together. If you wish, add a few drops of raw extra virgin olive oil.

Tagliatelle bolognese with thyme and grana cheese - step 3

Step 4

Arrange the “tagliatelle” on the serving dish and decorate with slivers of Grana cheese and more sprigs of fresh thyme.

Tagliatelle bolognese with thyme and grana cheese - step 4

Chef's Tips

The sauce must be neither too dry nor too liquid.