Description
A hearty and flavorful ragu made with ground beef and pork, perfect for serving over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 pound pasta (such as pappardelle or fettuccine)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and red wine (if using). Add the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the ragu simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a richer flavor, simmer for up to 2 hours.
- While the ragu is simmering, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Serve the ragu over the cooked pasta, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For added depth of flavor, consider adding a bay leaf during the simmering process and removing it before serving.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version, or add mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg