Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Genovese Sauce, a traditional Neapolitan dish that’s a true game-changer for your pasta nights. This heartwarming sauce is crafted through a slow-cooking process that transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious meal. The combination of tender beef and chicken melds beautifully with sweet, caramelized onions, creating an unforgettable taste experience. Perfectly paired with ziti or any pasta of your choice, this sauce is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for family dinners or special occasions. Elevate your culinary skills and impress your guests with this homemade delight that embodies the essence of Italian comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 brown onion (quarter)
- 1 small carrot
- 1 stick of celery
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 mug of water
- 600 g / 21.2 oz chuck steak
- 300 g / 10.6 oz chicken rashers
- 1.3 kg / 45.8 oz brown onions
- 1 glass white grape juice (about 150ml)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- Salt & pepper
- 300 g / 10.6 oz ziti pasta (or as much as you like)
- Pecorino Romano (to taste)
Instructions
- Thinly slice brown onions using a mandoline and soak them in water.
- Chop ¼ onion, carrot, and celery; blend with EVOO and water to create soffritto.
- Cut beef chuck and chicken into small chunks.
- In a Dutch oven, heat EVOO and cook the soffritto mixture for 10 minutes.
- Add meat to the pan, brown it, then cover for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and bay leaves; simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Deglaze with white grape juice and let it cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Stir in sliced onions; cover and simmer on low heat for 4 hours.
- Remove lid and reduce sauce further for another 2 hours.
- Shred meat once thickened; discard bay leaves.
- Cook ziti according to package instructions, reserve some pasta water.
- Combine pasta with sauce in a pan and adjust consistency as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg