Spaghetti bolognese is a classic dish in British homes, but it turns out we’ve not been eating authentic versions. The traditional Italian version of this dish is made with tagliatelle, not spaghetti. Tagliatelle is a wider, flatter pasta shape that allows the meat in the bolognese sauce to cling to it more easily.
Chef Sophie Nahmad, from recipe box service Gousto, explains that using spaghetti is a big mistake. “Fresh Tagliatelle is delicious and oh so satisfying to twirl onto your fork when you’re tucking into your dinner,” she says. “Due to the wider shape, it’s a great pasta to pair with a thick, meat-based sauce. In fact, Italians traditionally pair tagliatelle with bolognese sauce instead of spaghetti!”
Chef Antonio Carluccio, a renowned authority on Italian cuisine, agrees. He famously said that “bolognese sauce should never be served with spaghetti. It should be with tagliatelle.” If you’re looking for a more authentic spaghetti bolognese experience, it’s time to switch to tagliatelle. You won’t be disappointed!
