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Mouthwatering Beef Ragu Pasta

Hearty pasta with slow-cooked beef ragu in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners and cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Ragu
  • 1 lb ground beef chuck or mix with pork
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion medium, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 cup red wine optional
Pasta & Garnish
  • 12 oz spaghetti or tagliatelle
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon
  • Pasta pot

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery 5–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, thyme, and optional red wine. Simmer 25–30 minutes until thickened.
  5. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  6. Toss pasta with beef ragu, using reserved water to adjust consistency if needed.
  7. Plate pasta, sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, simmer the ragu for an extra 30 minutes or use a mix of beef and pork.