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Spaghetti Bolognese with Tuna, The Authentic Italian Recipe

Let's find out the history and original recipe of the real Spaghetti Bolognese, a traditional dish that is actually prepared with Tuna and not with Meat.
Recipe Spaghetti Bolognese with Tuna, The Authentic Italian Recipe
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 15 minutes
  • Cooking 15 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

Today we want to amaze you with a news that will literally leave you speechless: for any person in the world Spaghetti Bolognese is made with Ragù, but what if we told you that this is not the original recipe of this very famous Italian dish?

In fact, the real Spaghetti Bolognese are prepared with Tuna. And it took years and years of research, interviews, consultation of ancient cookbooks and a lot of work to find out. Yet now it is finally official: one of Bologna’s signature dishes is Bolognese Spaghetti with Tuna!

According to research by the Accademia Italiana della Cucina and the Bologna Chamber of Commerce, Spaghetti in Bologna has traditionally been prepared with Tuna since the early 1900s. This is because Tuna in Oil in those days was less expensive than Meat, and in addition, Spaghetti with Tuna could also be enjoyed on days of abstinence from Meat, such as Fridays or Christmas Eve.

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

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  1. To make Spaghetti Bolognese with Tuna, start by finely slicing the onion and cooking it in a nonstick pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Pear the tomatoes, cut them into small pieces, and when the onion starts to turn transparent, add them to the pan. Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Carefully drain the tuna, crumble it and add it to the pan. Cook the sauce for another 10 minutes and in the meantime cook the spaghetti in plenty of water previously salted and brought to a boil.
  4. Drain the spaghetti al dente, add it to the pan with the sauce and stir to combine all the ingredients. Arrange on serving plates and serve the Spaghetti col Tonno alla Bolognese piping hot! Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

To prepare Spaghetti Bolognese with Tuna you can also choose canned peeled tomatoes: in this case we recommend using 400 grams. If you like, you can add anchovies or parsley to Spaghetti Bolognese with Tuna.

Tips

To make your Spaghetti Bolognese with Tuna really perfect, we recommend that you choose all top-quality ingredients.

Storage

Spaghetti Bolognese with Tuna would be best eaten at the time, but possibly leftover ones can be stored in the refrigerator for a day, sealed in an airtight container.

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