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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Brown the Beef
Add the beef cubes to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-10 minutes.
- 4
Add Garlic and Tomatoes
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Simmer the Ragu
Cover and let the ragu simmer on low heat for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 6
Combine and Serve
Remove bay leaves from the ragu. Toss the cooked spaghetti with the beef ragu in the pot or serve the ragu over the spaghetti on plates. Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

