bolognese

Italian meat sauce

Bolognese is a meat sauce originating from Bologna, Italy, typically made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and wine, simmered slowly.

It's the traditional sauce for tagliatelle and lasagna: spaghetti bolognese, I made a bolognese from scratch.

The term also describes anything in the style of Bologna's cuisine.

sauce

ragù

Italian meat sauce

mince · beef · pork · pancetta · simmered · slow-cooked · marinara · garlic · onion · celery

pasta

spaghetti

Long thin cylindrical pasta

lasagna · rigatoni · penne · linguine · farfalle · ziti · cannelloni · manicotti · al dente · noodles

comfort

hearty

Warm and substantial

wholesome · homestyle · cozy · warming · rustic · generous · substantial · family meal · Sunday dinner · soul food

origin

Emilia-Romagna

Region in northern Italy

classic · heritage · regional · trattoria · nonna · old-world · time-honored · ancestral

dog

companion

One who keeps company

  • breedCultivated variety of animal
  • toyObject for amusement
  • smallLimited in size

fluffy · white · curly · lapdog · affectionate · gentle · playful · non-sporting · purebred · pedigree

Categories
Opposites
sauce type/composition

bolognesemarinara

Seasoned tomato sauce

primavera · aglio e olio · pesto · pomodoro · cacio e pepe

richness/heaviness

bologneseaglio e olio

Pasta in infused fat

consommé · lemon butter

Phrases
Family

Bolognese sauce

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G