Ragù vs. Bolognese: What's the Difference?

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A ragù is a meat sauce. Bolognese is specific type of ragù made from carrot, celery, onion, pancetta, ground beef and pork, milk, and white wine. Tomatoes aren't the focus.

Ragù

Technically, and according to the Italian Academy of Cuisine? No.

This sausage ragù, even though they share a lot of similarities.

It's not Bolognese because it skips the pancetta, adds garlic, subs ground sausage and red wine, and gives tomatoes a starring role.

So open up a bottle of wine and pour yourself a glass while you make dinner. You deserve it.

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Ragù vs. Bolognese: What's the Difference?

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A Sausage Ragù Example

A ragù is a meat sauce. Bolognese is specific type of ragù made from carrot, celery, onion, pancetta, ground beef and pork, milk, and white wine. Tomatoes aren't the focus.

Ragù

Bolognese

So what's the difference between ragù vs Bolognese?

Technically, and according to the Italian Academy of Cuisine? No.

Can a pasta sauce made with beans or lentils be a Bolognese?

This sausage ragù, even though they share a lot of similarities.

Wanna know what's also not a Bolognese?

It's not Bolognese because it skips the pancetta, adds garlic, subs ground sausage and red wine, and gives tomatoes a starring role.

So open up a bottle of wine and pour yourself a glass while you make dinner. You deserve it.

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Click to find this sausage ragù and other delicious recipes on the Ugly Duckling Bakery blog.