A hearty and flavorful Italian dish perfect for pasta, made with a mix of meats, tomatoes, and aromatics simmered to perfection.
Rich Italian Ragu
A hearty and flavorful Italian dish perfect for pasta, made with a mix of meats, tomatoes, and aromatics simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef preferably a mix of beef and pork for richer flavor
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 carrot carrot chopped
- 1 stick celery chopped
- 400 grams canned tomatoes chopped or crushed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 250 ml red wine optional, for depth of flavor
- 100 ml beef stock or water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the red wine, if using, and let it simmer until reduced by half.
- Add the canned tomatoes, beef stock, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and flavorful.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving over your choice of pasta.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
I wasn’t super impressed. It took too long to make and I think I prefer my store-bought sauce. Sorry!
Yum! But I added some mushrooms and bell peppers just to spice things up. Very nice flavor!
This ragu is just fantastic! The flavors melded perfectly and it was a hit at dinner. Will make again for sure!