Capeletti with Bolognese Sauce

Cappelletti with bolognese sauce combines delicate stuffed pasta with the richness of a slow-cooked, comforting ragù. The unique shape of the pasta perfectly holds the hearty sauce, ensuring a burst of flavor in every single bite. Finished with freshly grated parmesan, it is the ultimate expression of comfort and authentic, real food.

As the perfectly cooked capeletti mixes into this rich sauce, every curve of the pasta is filled with this comforting flavor. The final touch of parmesan cheese melts with the heat, crowning a combination that is pure poetry for the palate. Every bite is like a warm hug, turning the end of the weekend into a moment of pure satisfaction and coziness.

Cappelletti with Tomato and Wine Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 50ml dry wine (optional)
  • 300 grams of ground meat
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 cup of water
  • Salt to taste
  • Cappelletti pasta
  • Grated parmesan cheese

Brazilian vinagrete salad is a finely chopped, fresh, and crunchy tomato and onion salad dressed with olive oil and vinegar, bringing the perfect acidity to complement the pasta

Bolognese sauce preparation instructions:

  1. Add the olive oil to the pan and sauté the onion until golden brown. Add the garlic, and as soon as it becomes aromatic, add the ground meat and cook thoroughly.
  2. Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the dry wine and sauté for another 3 minutes.
  4. Add the tomato paste, water, and salt.
  5. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, until the flavors blend and the sauce thickens.
  6. Turn off the heat and let the sauce rest for a few moments.

Capeletti preparation instructions

  1. In a pot, bring 2 liters of water and a spoonful of salt to a boil.
  2. Add the capeletti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes (according to package instructions). Drain.
  3. Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta.
  4. Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Similar Posts

  • |

    Vegetable Stock

    The secret to true cooking lies in simplicity and respect for ingredients. Far from artificial seasonings and ultra-processed powders, authentic homemade vegetable stock is the silent foundation that transforms ordinary dishes into unforgettable experiences. Made simply with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs simmered slowly, it brings the depth of flavor and warmth that only real…

  • Beef Stew

    Traditional Brazilian Beef Stew (carne de panela) is the ultimate comfort food, smelling exactly like Sunday lunch at grandma’s house. Tougher, flavorful cuts like beef chuck or shank are deeply seared in a heavy pot to build a rich, golden base, then simmered low and slow with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and a bay leaf until…

  • Pan-fried Steak

    In Brazil, no plate of rice and beans is truly complete without a steak on the side. It doesn’t need to be fancy — just a good cut, a hot pan, and a few minutes. That sizzle when the meat hits the skillet is the sound of lunch being ready. Simple, honest, and absolutely perfect….

  • Beef shank with polenta 

    The recipe features a meat and gravy dish served over polenta, which is actually a traditional Romanian recipe. Many Italian immigrants adopted this filling, hearty combination. Beef shank with polenta. Back in colonial Brazil, corn was abundant—much more common than the wheat used for pizza or other ingredients from their homeland. Because of this, polenta…

  • |

    Vinagrete salad

    Vinaigrette is one of Brazil’s most beloved salads. Simple, fresh, and delightfully tangy, it’s made with finely chopped tomatoes and onions, seasoned with lime or vinegar, olive oil, and salt. It pairs with everything — BBQ, seafood, rice and beans, tapioca — and is a staple on Brazilian tables from North to South. Despite its…

  • Brazilian Chicken Pie

    A Chicken Pie (empadão de frango) is the ultimate Brazilian comfort food. It features a rich, flaky pastry crust (known as massa podre or “rotten pastry” because it beautifully crumbles apart) filled with a deeply savory, ultra-creamy shredded chicken filling. Here is the definitive recipe designed to yield a melt-in-your-mouth crust and a perfectly bound…