Jul 14 2026
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Tagliatelle Al Ragú Toscano Recipe

Inspired by Acqua al 2 - Annapolis
Time2h
Serves4

House-made, flat ribbon pasta tossed in a Tuscan beef ragú with parmigiano

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Ragú

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Pasta Dough

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and crack the eggs into it. Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs until a dough begins to form.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Roll Out the Pasta

    After resting, divide the dough into four pieces. Roll each piece out with a pasta machine or a rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Cut into long strips to form tagliatelle.

Ragú Preparation

  1. 4

    Cook the Vegetables

    In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 5

    Brown the Beef

    Increase the heat to medium-high, add the ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 6

    Add Tomato Ingredients

    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, red wine, beef broth, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 7

    Simmer the Ragú

    Reduce heat to low and let the ragú simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Combine and Serve

  1. 8

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the tagliatelle for 2-4 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve a little pasta water.

  2. 9

    Combine Pasta and Ragú

    In a large skillet, combine the drained pasta with the ragú. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Plate the tagliatelle al ragú to individual bowls, top with grated parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

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