Tuscan-Style Beef Ragu

1m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and chop the onion, carrot, and celery.
  2. 2In a pan, sauté the chopped vegetables in olive oil until softened.
  3. 3Add the tomato paste and stir to combine.
  4. 4Add the minced garlic and stir.
  5. 5Add the ground beef, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook until browned.
  6. 6Add a cup of red wine and a cup of beef broth to the pan.
  7. 7Stir in a can of canned tomatoes and a small bunch of fresh herbs.
  8. 8Cover the pan and bake in the oven at 350°F for 45 minutes.
  9. 9Cook the pasta shells according to package directions.
  10. 10Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
  11. 11Stir in a handful of fresh basil and combine everything well.
  12. 12Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 celery
  • 1 10 oz tube tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • 0.5 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 28 oz can canned tomatoes
  • 1 small bunch fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme)
  • 1 package pasta shells
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 1 handful parsley

Equipment

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