Italian dinner recipes are built on a short list of superb ingredients, cooked simply: pasta, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, cheese and fresh herbs. Tagliatelle al ragù — the classic Bolognese — shows the philosophy at its best: a slow sauce, fresh egg pasta, and nothing unnecessary.
Every region of Italy cooks differently, but the rules are shared: eat seasonally, cook pasta in well-salted water, and let the sauce cling to the noodle. Lunch is the main meal, and pasta is its centrepiece.
Explore Italian recipes below for tagliatelle al ragù and the pasta traditions behind it.