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Patricia

Hearty Beef and Pork Ragu: A Delicious What-to-Cook Guide!

A hearty and flavorful ragu made with ground beef and pork, perfect for serving over pasta.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. While the ragu is simmering, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  7. Serve the ragu over the cooked pasta, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

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.

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