Description
A comforting and flavorful Easy Beef Ragu Pasta recipe that is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This hearty dish features a rich beef and tomato sauce with aromatic herbs served over your favorite pasta, garnished with Parmesan and basil.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Ragu:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- 12 oz pasta (such as pappardelle, tagliatelle, or rigatoni)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Ragu: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Brown the ground beef, then add tomato paste, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain. Toss pasta with the sauce, adding reserved water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and basil before serving hot.
Notes
- Simmering the sauce longer enhances the flavors.
- This dish freezes well and tastes even better the next day.
- Substitute ground turkey or sausage for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
