​​Risotto alla Bolognese

In a pot bring the beef broth to a boil and keep it simmering. For the Bolognese: In a saute pan, add the olive oil and the chopped garlic. Let the garlic saute` for a few minutes until it turns lightly golden and add the ground meat. Saute` the meat by braking it up with a wooden spoon. Add the bay leaves and the sage leaves broken by hand. Add salt and red pepper flakes as desired. Saute` the meat until it turns brown. Add the red wine. Let the alcohol evaporate for a few minutes and add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Turn the flame to low, add 1/2 cup of hot beef broth and cover the saute` pan. Cook for about 10 minutes. If the sauce gets dry, add some more beef broth. Once it finishes cooking transfer the sauce to a large pot. For the Risotto: In the large pot containing the sauce, add 1 cup of beef broth and the rice. Set the flame to medium and begin stirring the content. As the liquids dry up add 1 or 1/2 cup of beef broth at a time and continue stirring. Continue the stirring and adding the broth for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice feels al dente. You will probably use 7 or 8 cups of broth to make the risotto. Serve and garnish with Parmigiano cheese as desired.