In Italy, it’s well known that every family has a secret for making ragù: this is true for Orietta Berti, who, after competing on Celebrity Masterchef and publishing her recipe book, revealed her secret ingredient for making this beloved dish even more special. “My grandmother used it,” the famous singer declared, after previously mentioning that she enjoys cooking ragù until late at night.
But what’s this secret ingredient? Butter. Yes, chef Orietta adds 80 grams of butter to the soffritto of her ragù to make it even more delicious. Here’s how to make ragù alla bolognese according to Orietta Berti’s recipe.
Ingredients:
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700g tomato puree
300g lean pork
100g rolled pancetta 80g
butter
25g beef
1.5 cups water
2 cups wine
2 bay leaves
1 celery stalk
1 carrot;
1 onion
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
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