Description
White Bolognese Pasta is a creamy and comforting twist on the traditional red-sauce favorite. Made with a mix of ground meats, aromatic vegetables, white wine, and a luxurious blend of milk and cream, this sauce clings perfectly to wide noodles like fettuccine or tagliatelle. It’s an indulgent yet balanced dish that feels elegant enough for dinner guests but is easy enough to make on a weeknight.
Ingredients
250g ground pork
250g ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
400g fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 6–8 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
2. Add ground pork and ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked—about 8–10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the white wine. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until mostly evaporated.
5. Lower the heat and add whole milk, heavy cream, nutmeg, and fresh herbs. Simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
7. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Stir in Parmesan and add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Calories: 620
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated fat: 18g
Unsaturated fat: 14g
Trans fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 110mg
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 27g
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: white bolognese, creamy pasta, meat sauce, Italian comfort food