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
It all comes down to the meat and tomatoes. While both are pasta sauces, Bolognese places more emphasis on the meat.
What is the difference between bolognese sauce and spaghetti sauce? ›
It all comes down to the meat and tomatoes. While both are pasta sauces, Bolognese places more emphasis on the meat.
Who invented 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.
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.
What makes Bolognese taste better? ›
Next, add the staples that no good Bolognese is without
"Finely chopped carrots, celery and onions. I know it doesn't sound like it, but these are the things that give proper depth of flavour." "Crisp up some bacon or pancetta first. If you want a bit of a spiciness then chorizo also works well.
What do Italians call bolognese sauce? ›
Bolognese sauce, known in Italian as ragù alla bolognese, ragù bolognese, or simply ragù, is a meat-based sauce in Italian cuisine, typical of the city of Bologna.
What is the best cut of meat for bolognese sauce? ›
Marcella Hazan wrote that any cook can achieve a great ragù by being careful about a few basic points. First, the meat should not be from too lean a cut; the more marbled it is, the richer the ragù it makes. The most desirable cut of beef is the neck portion of the chuck.
Do Italians put milk in bolognese? ›
However, there are as many recipe versions of this delicious slow-cooked sauce as there are cooks in the Italian city of Bologna. The secret ingredient to a true Bolognese Sauce is milk (or cream), which is added in such small amount, you don't even know it's there.
Is ragù the same as bolognese? ›
Even though both are considered meat sauces and are thusly chunky, ragù is more like a thick tomato sauce with recognizable bits of ground beef within it. Bolognese, though, is creamier and thicker because it is made with milk. It is not considered to be a tomato sauce.
Why is spaghetti bolognese not Italian? ›
Spaghetti bolognese is a hybrid dish, a mix of elements from different Italian regions, and unlikely to be encountered in any restaurant in Italy serving genuine Italian regional food.
Bolognese sauce comes from the Bologna region of Italy and is made with ground beef and ground pork, although other ground meats can be used. Bolognese is slow-cooked with tomatoes a soffrito (made of onions, carrots, and celery), and milk.
What is the best pasta for bolognese? ›
For Meat Sauces
Known as Bolognese in Italy, these classic slow-simmered sauces are often a Sunday treat at Nonna's house. If you want to best capture these hearty sauces, serve them with traditional tube-shaped pasta—like Rigatoni and Tortiglioni—or deep scoopable shapes like Shells and Orecchiette.
What kind of onion 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.
Why does my bolognese taste bad? ›
Adding salt immediately
Salt helps extract water from food. So if added too soon, it could make everything burn. During the cooking of vegetables, for example, a lot of water is released. If salt is added immediately, the water is extracted too quickly and the vegetables risk burning, giving the sauce a horrible taste.
Should I add milk or butter to bolognese? ›
Classic bolognese is made with… MILK! There are a few qualities of a bolognese which make it easy to distinguish. It's acidic, it's tomatoey, it's rich, it's packed with minced meat and it's a deep red colour.
What can I add to bolognese to make it richer? ›
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- Sugar.
Spaghetti is the noodle, not the noodle and sauce. Bolognese sauce is a meat-based tomato sauce used on cooked pasta. There is a lot of variety depending on who is making it. For some people this is what they mean when they say “spaghetti sauce).
Is ragù a bolognese sauce? ›
While Ragu and Bolognese are similar, and in fact, Bolognese is a form of ragu, there are a few key differences worth considering. Ragu sometimes includes vegetable chunks, properly prepared Bolognese does not. Ragu typically uses red wine, while Bolognese calls for white.
What can I add to a jar of bolognese sauce? ›
Tossing in strips of basil, a sprig of thyme or some oregano can take your sauce to the next level. Although fresh herbs might pop a bit more, dried herbs and spices can work just as well. Sprinkling in some red pepper flakes, a pinch of parsley and a dash of salt and pepper can liven up your jarred pasta sauce.
What does bolognese sauce taste like? ›
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.
