Prince William has shared the recipe for his homemadeBolognese sauce for a new charity cookbook.
The Duke of Cambridge, 38, revealed his take on the classic Italian dish in A Taste Of Home, which includes 120 meals from the UK's topchefs and celebrities to mark the 40th anniversary of homelessness charity The Passage.
Last year, the duch*ess of Cambridge, also 38, confessed thatBolognese sauce was one of William's speciality dishes and that he tried to woo her with his cooking skills while they were atUniversity of St Andrews in Scotland, together.
Speaking to Mary Berry on A Berry Royal Christmas, the mother-of-three said: 'In university days he used to cook all sorts of meals. I think that's when he was trying to impress me! Things like Bolognese sauce.'
Prince William (pictured in 2019 helping at homelessness charity The Passage) has shared the recipe for his homemade Bolognese sauce for a new charity cookbook
Revealed: Prince William's Spaghetti Bolognese
(Serves four)
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 30g butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, scrubbed and chopped
- 2 sticks of celery, chopped
- 350g best quality lean beef
- 250ml dry white wine
- 120ml milk
- Pinch of nutmeg, freshly ground
- 1 x 400g tin Italian chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp tomato purée
- 250g spaghetti or bucatini
- 50g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
To make the sauce, heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan and fry the onion over a medium heatuntil just softened,then add the carrot and celery and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring.
Use a fork to crumble the mince and add that to the pan, stirring to mix all together. Cook until the meat is no longer pink but do not let it brown. Pour in the wine and continue cooking until it has all evaporated. Then turn down the heat and stir in the milk and nutmeg, and cook over a medium heat until the milk has evaporated. Stir through the tomatoes and purée then season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer very, very gently, uncovered, for about three hours, stirring from time to time.
When your sauce is ready, bring a big pot of water to the boil and add a teaspoon of salt. Add the pasta to the water, stir well with a wooden spoon and cook as per the packet instructions. Drain well. Divide the pasta between four bowls and add the hot sauce to each serving. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve the parmesan in a small dish.
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William, who is The Passage's royal patron, admitted he wasn't an 'excellent chef' but revealed his recipe because he believes 'sharing makes people who are experiencing homelessness feel right at home'.
Hesaid: 'I am the first to admit that I am not an excellent chef. The last time I was allowed into the kitchens at The Passage I made a spaghetti bolognese.'
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'What struck me the most was how sharing makes people who are experiencing homelessness feel right at home.'
The royal added: 'Having a place to call home is precious... For those without a place to call home the pandemic has been even more frightening.'
Last year, Kate revealed how William tried to woo her with his cooking skillswhile both studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
The Duke of Cambridge, 38, revealed his take on the classic Italian dish in A Taste Of Home (pictured), which includes 120 meals from the UK's top chefs and celebrities to mark the 40th anniversary of homelessness charity The Passage
William (pictured), who is The Passage's royal patron, admitted he wasn't an 'excellent chef' but revealed his recipe because he believes 'sharing makes people who are experiencing homelessness feel right at home'
According to the duch*ess, her husband used to cook up 'all sorts of meals' in the kitchen in an attempt to win over heraffections.
Speaking to Mary Berry on A Berry Royal Christmas, the mother-of-three confessed that Bolognese sauce was one of his speciality dishes.
'In university days he used to cook all sorts of meals,' she told the baking legend. 'I think that's when he was trying to impress me, Mary! Things like Bolognese sauce, and things like that.'
Asked if he cooks for her now, Kate replied: 'He sometimes does actually - he's very good at breakfast.'
Last year, the duch*ess of Cambridge (pictured right), confessedto Mary Berry (pictured centre) on A Berry Royal Christmas, that Bolognese sauce was one of William's speciality dishes
These days it's Kate who does most of the cooking at home, with William having previously admitted in the programme: 'I can do tea, Mary, but not cooking. Catherine is definitely the one who cooks, not me.'
Prince William isn't the only royal to venture into the world of cookbooks, with Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle, 39, having previously helped a charity with a similar venture.
In her first solo project as a member of the royal family in 2018, the duch*ess of Sussex helped launchTogether: Our Community Cookbook to support families affected by the Grenfell Tower inferno.
The book features 50 of Meghan's favourite recipes created by women from Grenfell's 'Hubb Community Kitchen' in west London, set up in the wake of the devastating blaze in June 2017.
FAQs
/ˌbɒl.əˈneɪz/ (also bolognese sauce) Add to word list Add to word list. a type of sauce made with ground meat (= meat cut up into very small pieces) and tomatoes, usually eaten with pasta: spaghetti bolognese.
Who created Bolognese sauce? ›
Though the concept of a stew existed along the Italian peninsula since as far back as the Ancient Roman times, it would appear that Alberto Alvisi, chef for the Cardinal of Imola, near Bologna, was the first to come up with the fantastic idea of pairing the meat sauce with pasta in the late 18th century.
How do you get rich flavor in bolognese? ›
The best tip for intensifying the flavour of your sauce is just to cook it slowly on a low heat for a long time. This reduces the sauce and intensifies the flavours – four hours is not uncommon for my bolognese.
Why is Bolognese sauce so good? ›
As far as its taste, it will have a meaty heartiness from the browned meats, a sweet tang from the rich tomatoes, as well as an herbal kick from the various Italian spices used. If you've ever enjoyed a pasta dish with meat and tomato-based sauce, it was likely a variation of a bolognese recipe.
What is the difference between ragù and bolognese? ›
Ragu sometimes includes vegetable chunks, properly prepared Bolognese does not. Ragu typically uses red wine, while Bolognese calls for white. Bolognese uses very little tomato, while ragu sauces often feature tomatoes for most of the sauce's bulk.
What is Bolognese sauce made of? ›
Bolognese sauce is a classic Italian sauce for pasta made with ground meat such as beef or pork. It's slow cooked with a soffritto of onions, carrots, and celery, tomatoes, and milk to give it a creamy texture. Pronounced "bow-luh-nez," the sauce comes from the Bologna region of Italy, hence the name.
Is Bolognese sauce the same as spaghetti sauce? ›
You'll find bolognese much more complex in flavor than spaghetti sauce because it contains several ingredients that have been simmered together long enough to meld their flavors.
Is Bolognese sauce the same as tomato sauce? ›
For the most part, bolognese is not a tomato based sauce. It has a base of carrots, celery, and onions that are sweated, sautéed, and simmered along with pancetta and whatever ground meat is being used. Beef, veal, or pork are popular options.
Do Italians add milk to bolognese? ›
It sounds unconventional to use milk in a meaty red sauce, but upon further investigation, it makes total sense why Italians swear by it. According to our Food Director Amira, not only does milk add a rich flavour to the bolognese, but it also “helps cut through the acidity of the tomatoes and red wine”.
Why is my bolognese tasteless? ›
Your spaghetti sauce may taste bland due to insufficient seasoning. Try adding more salt, herbs (like basil, oregano, or thyme), and other flavor enhancers like garlic, onion, or red pepper flakes. Also, a dash of sugar can balance flavors and bring out the natural sweetness of tomatoes.
Use a couple of tablespoons in the sauce to balance out the flavours. Worcestershire or balsamic vinegar can also add sweetness and richness to the sauce quickly. Tomato paste gives a rich kick to a sauce, it is the result of tomatoes being cooked down for hours, so all the hard work has been done for you.
What thickens Bolognese sauce? ›
Cornstarch: Make a slurry of half water, half cornstarch and whisk until smooth. Cornstarch is a powerful thickener, so start by whisking in no more than 1 tablespoon of the mixture per 2 cups of simmering sauce; stir and simmer for 2 minutes, check the thickness, and repeat with more slurry as needed.
Do Italians put carrots in bolognese? ›
Ingredients include a characteristic soffritto of onion, celery, and carrot, different types of minced or finely chopped beef, often alongside small amounts of fatty pork.
What kind of onion is best for bolognese? ›
The relatively high starch content of these workhorse onions means they are able to withstand high and long cooking times without falling apart. Yellow onions are ideal for flavorful dishes that have to cook for a while, such as bolognese.
Should bolognese have tomatoes? ›
It's named after Bologna, which is where the dish originated. It's generally served with long, wide noodles (traditionally tagliatelle) so you can catch the meat and vegetables between the noodles as it's wound. It contains milk, white wine, and tomato paste along with tomatoes and soffrito (carrots, onions celery).
What does it mean to call someone a journeyman? ›
journeyman • \JER-nee-mun\ • noun. 1 : a worker who has learned a trade and works for another person usually by the day 2 : an experienced reliable worker, athlete, or performer especially as distinguished from one who is brilliant or colorful.
What is bolognese in America? ›
American Bolognese: A Fusion of Flavors
Beef broth or even a pinch of Worcestershire sauce can be used instead of wine in specific recipes. More herbs and spices are used, giving it a more robust, more nuanced flavour. This rich sauce is often served with linguine or spaghetti.
What is the real name for Bolognese sauce? ›
It is called Ragù alla bolognese in Italy. The sauce came from Bologna in Italy. Most Italian people eat their Bolognese sauce with tagliatelle, a broad, flat type of pasta. It can also be served with ribbon or tube shaped pasta.
What is the difference between Bolognese and regular meat sauce? ›
Bolognese sauce is made with ground meat, while meat ragù (Neapolitan) sauce is made with pieces of whole meat. To cook a meat sauce (ragù), a mixture of cuts of beef and pork is generally used, opting for fatty meat that can withstand the long cooking times required for the preparation of this tasty sauce.
