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Ragu Meat Sauce Recipe
A cozy meal the entire family will enjoy! This classic meat ragu is your new GO TO RECIPE. A certain magic happens as the beef and aromatic vegetables slowly cook down tomato sauce in this classic ragu recipe. Simple and nutritious ingredients yield to the most delicious meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 468 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1-2 stalks celery finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium carrot peeled, finely chopped, or grated (about 3/4 cup)
- 6 ounces ground beef 85% lean
- 6 ounces ground veal you can use ground turkey, chicken, pork, or all beef
- 28 ounces can whole peeled tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound tagliatelle fettuccine, or any variety of pasta will do
- finely grated parmesan for serving
- 1 tablespoons parsley finely chopped (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and carrots. Sauté until soft, 10-12 minutes (longer if you want).
- Add beef and veal (ground meat of choice)- sauté, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until browned, about 15 minutes.
- Add tomatoes; boil for 2 minutes, stirring often and scraping up browned bits. If using whole tomatoes use the back of a wooden spoon, or a spatula, to crush them into small pieces.
- Reduce heat to low heat and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Boil pasta according to directions. When pasta is done cooking place it in a large serving dish and toss the ragu sauce until it coats the pasta completely.
- Top with plenty of freshly grated Parmigiano cheese and sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Enjoy hot!
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Notes
- Make up to 3 days in advance and reheat.
- Freezes for 3 months in an airtight container.
- Tip: if you desire your Italian meat sauce a little thicker you can always use tomato paste to thicken it a bit and add a rich flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
468kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
261mg
(11%)
Potassium
686mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1987IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 686mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1987IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.