Bolognese in 10 Easy Steps

Certified Piedmontese Chef Ben Maides walks you through creating a rich, beefy sauce, perfectly al dente rigatoni, and even how to plate it like a pro. Now, let's get to making the best Bolognese of all time!

Ingredients:

2 pounds Certified Piedmontese ground beef

2 sweet onions, small diced

4 cloves garlic, sliced

1 cup red wine (optional)

52 ounces crushed tomatoes

2 cups tomato sauce

1 teaspoon chili flakes

½ cup basil, torn

2 bay leaves

Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste