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14 June 2026

Ragù alla Bolognese: why this once economical dish has become a symbol of Italian cuisine in the world

Ragù alla Bolognese, once a recovery dish for modest Italian families, now reigns over gastronomic tables worldwide. How did this slow-cooked sauce made of meat and seasonal vegetables conquer this iconic status? Between secular tradition and international recognition, this symbol of cucina italiana hides a fascinating history of culinary and cultural transformation.

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Ragù embodies much more than a simple sauce: it…

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