Description
Hearty one pot beef ragu pasta delivers classic Italian comfort straight to dinner tables. Robust meat sauce clings perfectly to pasta, creating a simple yet satisfying meal families will savor together.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 box (16 ounces) pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high temperature and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and red wine, stirring to create a rich, harmonious sauce base.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, blending thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Reduce heat and allow the sauce to gently simmer for 10-12 minutes, developing deep, complex flavor profiles.
- Add uncooked pasta directly into the simmering sauce, ensuring each piece is submerged and coated.
- Cook pasta for approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- When pasta reaches perfect al dente texture and sauce thickens to desired consistency, remove from heat.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves, creating a vibrant and aromatic finishing touch.
- Serve immediately in warm bowls, allowing guests to appreciate the robust, comforting flavors of this one-pot marvel.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based protein to create a lighter, leaner version of the dish perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe completely gluten-free without compromising rich, robust flavors.
- For extra depth, consider deglazing the pot with red wine before adding tomato ingredients to enhance the sauce’s complexity and richness.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, blend crushed tomatoes before adding to create a more uniform texture that coats pasta beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg