Dan Marino's Pasta Bolognese
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Miami Dolphins' legendary quarterback Dan Marino says his Bolognese sauce is so good that you can "Forget the pasta, all you need is a spoon!" Marino's recipe makes 9 cups pasta sauce and only 3 cups are needed for the pasta, so if you desire, do as Marino says and break out the spoons at halftime! Click here for more NFL stars' favorite Super Bowl party recipes
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2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 1/2 lb ground pork
4 oz pancetta, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 rib celery, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup milk
2 (28-oz) cans diced tomatoes, pureed and strained
3 bay leaves
1 rind Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 lb tagliatelle, cooked al dente
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 1/2 lb ground pork
4 oz pancetta, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 rib celery, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup milk
2 (28-oz) cans diced tomatoes, pureed and strained
3 bay leaves
1 rind Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 lb tagliatelle, cooked al dente
At a glance:
Servings: 6-8 (1 lb pasta and 3 cups sauce). Recipe makes 9 cups sauce.
Active Time: 30 min
Total Time: 4 hr
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directions:
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 Tbsp olive oil. Cook beef and pork until browned. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove to paper towels to drain.
2. Cook pancetta for about 7 minutes, or until done. Remove to paper towels to drain.
3. In a large saucepan over medium, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Cook onion, carrots, and celery until soft. Add garlic, cook until fragrant. Add tomato paste, stir and cook for about 2 minutes. Add wine; bring to a simmer. Add drained meats, pancetta, milk, tomatoes, bay leaves, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.
4. Remove contents of saucepan to a slowcooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaves, and cheese rind. Toss pasta with 3 cups sauce; reserve remaining sauce.
KITCHEN COUNTER:
Makes 9 cups sauce. Serves 6-8 (using 1 lb pasta and 3 cups sauce.)
