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Tagliatelle al Ragù: Origins, Food Culture & Recipe
Fresh egg tagliatelle with slowly cooked meat ragù combine handmade pasta tradition with the hearty Sunday cooking of the Monte Titano region.
RegionSan Marino
DishFresh egg tagliatelle with slowly cooked meat ragù combine handmade pasta tradition with the hearty Sunday cooking of the Monte Titano region.
Flavour profilerustic · Apennine · Sammarinese
Culinary portrait
Fresh egg tagliatelle with slowly cooked meat ragù combine handmade pasta tradition with the hearty Sunday cooking of the Monte Titano region.
Origins and cultural meaning
Tagliatelle al Ragù belongs to San Marino’s rural culinary tradition around Monte Titano. The dish reflects close ties with Romagna and the Marche while remaining part of Sammarinese family and festive cooking.
Variations
Household versions differ in proportions and accompaniments. Handmade preparation, seasonal ingredients and the characteristic core technique remain central.
Kitchen knowledge
The best result comes from careful texture, patient cooking and good ingredients rather than unnecessary complexity.
Cook it yourself
How to prepare Tagliatelle al Ragù
Ingredients
- 400 g fresh tagliatelle
- 300 g minced beef
- 150 g minced pork
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 400 g tomatoes
- 100 ml red wine
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- Parmesan to serve
Preparation
- Soften finely chopped onion, carrot and celery in olive oil.
- Add the meat and brown thoroughly.
- Deglaze with wine and let it reduce.
- Add tomatoes and simmer the ragù slowly until rich and concentrated.
- Cook the tagliatelle until just tender, toss with the ragù and serve with Parmesan.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tagliatelle al Ragù?
Fresh egg tagliatelle with slowly cooked meat ragù combine handmade pasta tradition with the hearty Sunday cooking of the Monte Titano region.
Where does Tagliatelle al Ragù come from?
It belongs to the traditional food culture of San Marino.