Ragu Bianco

The Original Italian Ragu Before Tomatoes Arrived

Everyone knows bolognese - it’s everyone’s favorite pasta. What you don’t know is the one that came before it… before tomatoes came to Italy… and is a recipe that I think needs a lot more attention. It’s ragu bianco, or more commonly referred to as White Bolognese.

I thought it would be delicious of course, but the result made me feel more like I was in a small village in northern Italy, being served this dish by a nonna before getting a warm hug and sending me on my way. It's a true rustic taste of old-world Italy and a recipe you need to try.