Description
Hearty one pot beef ragu pasta celebrates rustic Italian comfort cooking with rich, savory flavors. Tender beef and silky sauce blend perfectly over pasta, delivering a satisfying meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Garnish:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a spacious pot over medium-high heat until rich golden-brown, breaking meat into small crumbles.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and aromatic.
- Introduce tomato paste, stirring vigorously to caramelize and intensify flavors for approximately 2 minutes.
- Pour crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and red wine into the pot, creating a robust sauce base.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, add whole bay leaf, then season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Allow mixture to gently simmer for 10-15 minutes, developing deep, complex flavors.
- Submerge uncooked pasta directly into the simmering liquid, ensuring even coverage.
- Stir occasionally and cook for 8-10 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
- Extract bay leaf, then garnish with freshly grated Parmesan and torn basil leaves before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that still delivers rich flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish celiac-friendly without compromising the robust ragu texture and taste.
- Let the sauce simmer longer for deeper, more concentrated flavors that develop complexity and richness in every bite.
- Grate fresh Parmesan directly over the dish to enhance the umami profile and create a more luxurious dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg