DEUCE: Nana’s Bolognese with Angus Beef, Pork Sausage and Linguini (for 2)

Nana’s Supper Bolognese with Angus Beef and Pork Sausage features two sauces: first, a classic marinara with San Marzano plum tomatoes, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, basil, and oregano, simmered for hours. Next, Nana’s lean but meaty Bolognese slow cooks with Angus ground beef and pork sausage, braised with garlic, onion, and carrots, then simmered with red wine, milk, plum tomatoes, parsley, basil, and thyme. Linguini gets tossed with marinara, then layered with Nana’s luxurious Supper Bolognese.  Topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley. DEUCE (serves 2.)

Yes, Jay had a real Nana- and Nono. They came over on the boat from Sicily, and from Ellis Island, they settled in Ithaca, NY. Jay’s Nana taught him an important cooking lesson: when cooking pasta “al dente,” throw a noodle against the wall. If it sticks to the wall, it’s done.