PASTA LA VISTA


May 26, 2023

Chef George Nelson shares Fusaro’s Bolognese recipe.

story by Nantucket Magazine

photography by Wendy Mills

DIRECTIONS:


1 Puree onions, carrots and celery in food processor.


2 In a medium-sized saucepan render pancetta over low heat until crispy.


3 Add butter and sauté pureed vegetables 8-10 minutes.


4 Add ground pork and cook until any released liquid evaporates.


5 Add red wine and reduce by half.


6 Add crushed tomatoes and reduce, 15 minutes.


7 Simmer on low heat for 2 hours, adding beef broth as needed as the liquid evaporates.



8 Add milk and stir into sauce.


9 Simmer for 1 more hour. Serve over pasta.

INGREDIENTS:


  • 1 pound ground pork


  • ½ cup pancetta, small dice


  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter


  • ½ cup diced onion


  • ½ cup diced carrot


  • ½ cup diced celery


  • ½ cup red wine


  • 28-ounce can can crushed tomatoes


  • 1 cup milk, warmed


  • 1 cup beef broth


  • 1 pound pappardelle (fresh preferred)

Fusaro’s Chef George Nelson

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