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White Bolognese (Ragù Bianco)

White Bolognese (Ragù Bianco)

Enjoy a flavorful White Bolognese (Ragù Bianco) made with turkey, sausage, and white wine, served with Pappardelle for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 641 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Stock Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Food processor (optional)

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 medium fennel bulb trimmed and cored
  • 1 medium yellow onion peeled
  • 1 large carrot peeled

Meat and Dairy

  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 lb. ground turkey (85-93% lean)
  • 8 oz. mild Italian sausage (pork or turkey), casings removed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese plus more for garnish

Spices and Seasonings

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 ¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. cracked black pepper
  • a pinch of freshly grated or ground nutmeg

Liquids

  • 1 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth

Pasta

  • 1 lb. DeLallo Pappardelle Pasta (tagliatelle or rigatoni also work well)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Finely mince the fennel, onion, and carrot by hand or in a food processor. Set aside.

Cooking

  • Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large pot over medium. Brown the ground turkey and sausage, breaking apart with a spoon, for 6-7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add remaining olive oil and minced veggies to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and rosemary; cook 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Deglaze the pan with white wine and simmer until reduced, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Add broth, cream, bay leaves, nutmeg, and Parmesan rind; bring to a simmer, uncovered for 20-25 minutes until reduced. Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and rind.
  • Boil salted water and cook the pasta until just shy of al dente. Transfer pasta to the Bolognese pot, tossing until the sauce thickens and noodles are al dente.
  • Garnish with extra cheese, pepper, and olive oil if desired.

Notes

The sauce can be made in advance and freezes well. Reheat and toss with fresh pasta when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 2heaping cupsCalories: 641kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 35gFat: 28.5gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1040mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g
Keyword Comfort Food, Italian Cuisine, pasta, Ragù Bianco, sauce, White Bolognese
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