Beef Ragu
Beef ragu is an authentic Italian meat sauce made from savory ground beef simmered in tomato sauce with veggies and garlic. Serve it over spaghetti for a cozy, Tuscan-style dinner!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large carrot peeled and finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cups tomato sauce (preferably San Marzano tomatoes)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pound spaghetti cooked according to the package directions
- Basil leaves for garnish
- Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, stirring to break into clumps. Brown the meat lightly, about 10 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and salt, stir until well combined. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat, and toss with the cooked spaghetti. Top with Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.
Notes
- Adapted From A Family Farm in Tuscany.
Nutrition
Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2259IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 4mg
