Description
Hearty Mediterranean-inspired One Pot Beef Ragu Pasta invites comfort and rich flavor to your dinner table. Robust beef, aromatic herbs, and silky sauce blend seamlessly, promising you a soul-warming culinary experience that delights with every savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, for garnish
Liquids:
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
Pasta:
- 1 pound fettuccine (uncooked), or pasta of your choice
Garnish:
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
Instructions
- Thoroughly brown ground beef in a spacious pot over medium-high heat, breaking it into small, uniform crumbles for optimal texture.
- Incorporate finely diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Introduce aromatic oregano, robust red wine, and rich beef broth, allowing the liquid to gently reduce and concentrate flavors.
- Blend in velvety crushed tomatoes, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the sauce’s depth.
- Nestle uncooked fettuccine directly into the simmering sauce, carefully pouring vegetable broth to create a harmonious cooking environment.
- Maintain a gentle simmer, occasionally stirring to prevent pasta from sticking, until the noodles reach perfect al dente consistency and the sauce thickens to a luxurious coating.
- Finish the dish with a vibrant sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and a generous dusting of aged Parmesan cheese, creating a visually appealing and flavor-packed presentation.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based alternatives like lentils or mushrooms for a vegetarian version that maintains rich, hearty flavors.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make the dish completely gluten-free without compromising taste or texture.
- Let the ragu simmer longer for deeper, more concentrated flavors that develop complexity and richness in the sauce.
- Experiment with different wine varieties like Chianti or Cabernet to subtly change the overall taste profile of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg