Description
This One-Pot Beef Ragu Pasta recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta with a rich, savory beef ragu sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting meal is made all in one pot for easy preparation and cleanup.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Ragu:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta (rigatoni or penne)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Ragu: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion until softened, then add garlic. Brown ground beef with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Ragu: Add tomato paste, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Add uncooked pasta, bring to a boil, then simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Parmesan and cream, simmer until creamy. Adjust seasoning, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- This recipe is ideal for quick weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.
- Try using ground turkey or Italian sausage for a variation in flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
