Fettuccine Ragu Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Ragu Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring a generous amount of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Fettuccine
Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the fettuccine. Set aside.
Making Ragu Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 7
Cook Ground Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5-6 minutes.
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red wine. Bring to a simmer.
- 9
Simmer Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the ragu sauce simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combining and Serving
- 10
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked fettuccine to the ragu sauce, tossing to coat the pasta well. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 11
Serve
Plate the fettuccine ragu and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
