Risotto Alla Bolognese

Step 1

In a pot bring the beef broth to a boil and keep it simmering.

Step 2

For the Bolognese:

Step 3

In a saute pan, add the olive oil and the chopped garlic.

Step 4

Let the garlic saute` for a few minutes until it turns lightly golden and add the ground meat.

Step 5

Saute` the meat by braking it up with a wooden spoon.

Step 6

Add the bay leaves and the sage leaves broken by hand. Add salt and red pepper flakes as desired.

Step 7

Saute` the meat until it turns brown. Add the red wine.

Step 8

Let the alcohol evaporate for a few minutes and add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes.

Step 9

Turn the flame to low, add 1/2 cup of hot beef broth and cover the saute` pan.

Step 10

Cook for about 10 minutes. If the sauce gets dry, add some more beef broth. Once it finishes cooking transfer the sauce to a large pot.

Step 11

For the Risotto:

Step 12

In the large pot containing the sauce, add 1 cup of beef broth and the rice. Set the flame to medium and begin stirring the content.

Step 13

As the liquids dry up add 1 or 1/2 cup of beef broth at a time and continue stirring.

Step 14

Continue the stirring and adding the broth for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice feels al dente. You will probably use 7 or 8 cups of broth to make the risotto.

Step 15

Serve and garnish with Parmigiano cheese as desired.