Jul 14 2026
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Bucatini Recipe

Inspired by bar Vetti
Time1h
Serves4

3D Valley Farm beef sugo, Parmigiano-Reggiano

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Beef Sugo

Garnish

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Prepare the Water

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bucatini

    Add the bucatini pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain the Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water for later use.

Making Beef Sugo

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 5

    Add Garlic and Ground Beef

    Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the pan. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 6

    Deglaze with Wine

    Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow to simmer for about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 7

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combining and Serving

  1. 8

    Combine Pasta and Sugo

    Add the drained bucatini to the beef sugo. Toss gently to coat the pasta with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the bucatini hot, garnished with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh basil leaves.

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