Classic Ragù with Pasta
Classic Ragù with Pasta

Hey everyone, it’s me again, Dan, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, classic ragù with pasta. It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Classic Ragù with Pasta is one of the most favored of current trending meals on earth. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions every day. They are fine and they look wonderful. Classic Ragù with Pasta is something which I’ve loved my entire life.

Transfer ragù to a large skillet over medium-high heat. To serve, add the sauce to the cooked pasta and toss until all the pasta is coated. Serve in a warm bowls topped with the parmesan cheese.

To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have classic ragù with pasta using 18 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Classic Ragù with Pasta:
  1. Take 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  2. Prepare 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  3. Get 1 large celery stalk, very finely chopped
  4. Make ready 1 large carrot, peeled, very finely chopped
  5. Take 1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
  6. Make ready 1 lb. ground beef (80-20)
  7. Get 1/2 lb. ground pork
  8. Make ready 3 slices pancetta (or bacon), chopped
  9. Prepare 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  10. Take 3/4 cup dry red wine
  11. Get 2 1/4 cups beef stock, divided
  12. Take 1 “roasted” red bell pepper, skinned, seeded, chopped
  13. Get Dash salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and thyme
  14. Get 4 tbsp. basil
  15. Get 1/2 cup whole milk
  16. Get 1 lb. fettuccine or bucatini pasta
  17. Get 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  18. Get Finely grated Parmesan (for serving)

Add pasta and toss to coat. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water by tablespoonfuls if sauce seems dry. Stir occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking on the bottom. A classic Italian beef ragu that's easy and packed full of flavour!

Instructions to make Classic Ragù with Pasta:
  1. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the “soffritto” of onions, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Place vegetables in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Add ground beef, pork, and bacon; sauté, breaking up and turning with a large spoon, until browned. Add the vegetables to the pot and stir.
  3. Add tomato paste, mix well, and heat for 1-2 minutes. Add wine; boil 1 minute, stirring often and scraping up browned bits.
  4. Add 2 cups stock and the roasted pepper, stir to blend. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, 1.5 hours. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and the basil.
  5. Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan; gradually add to sauce. Cover pot with lid slightly ajar and simmer over low heat. Stir occasionally until milk is absorbed, about 40 minutes. [Add more stock, 1/4-cupful to thin if needed]
  6. Bring a large pot of water to a boil in another pot. Season with salt and a splash of olive oil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until 1 minute before al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  7. Transfer beef flavored ragù to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pasta and toss to coat. [Stir in some of the reserved pasta water by the tablespoonful if sauce seems dry] Heat through.
  8. Divide pasta among warm plates and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with Parmesan.

This ground beef ragu is made using only a few simple ingredients and can be used in so many ways. Toss it with fresh tagliatelle pasta, make it into lasagne with bechamel sauce or use it as a filling for homemade ravioli for a truly authentic Italian meal. Sugo d'anatra, or duck ragu, is a classic dish in Italy. Basically it is a long-simmered pasta sauce that is intensely flavorful, so you don't need a ton to get the flavor punch going on. There are several important keys to the success of this recipe.

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