Slow-Simmered Beef Ragu with Whole Wheat Tagliatelle

Name: Slow-Simmered Beef Ragu with Whole Wheat Tagliatelle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.25 pound ground beef (90/10 or leaner); 1 cup yellow onion (diced); 1 carrot (finely diced); 1 celery stalk (finely diced); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounce); 1 cup low-sodium beef broth; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 12 ounce whole wheat tagliatelle (or fettuccine)

Tender pieces of lean ground beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic vegetables, served over hearty whole wheat tagliatelle pasta for a comforting and flavorful Italian classic.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr 40 min
Total: 2 hr
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $2.86/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.25 pound ground beef (90/10 or leaner)
1 cup yellow onion (diced)
1 carrot (finely diced)
1 celery stalk (finely diced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounce)
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounce whole wheat tagliatelle (or fettuccine)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until thoroughly browned. Drain off any excess fat.
Add the diced yellow onion, finely diced carrot, and finely diced celery stalk to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, dried basil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Pour in the no-salt-added crushed tomatoes and low-sodium beef broth. Bring the ragu to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, for the flavors to meld and deepen. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more broth.
About 15 minutes before serving, cook the whole wheat tagliatelle (or fettuccine) according to package directions in a separate pot of unsalted boiling water.
Drain the pasta and divide among 6 serving bowls. Ladle a generous amount of the slow-simmered beef ragu over the pasta and serve hot.

Notes

Ragu tastes even better the next day, making it a great meal prep option. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 440
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 44.9 g
Fat: 15.8 g
Fiber: 8.1 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
Sugar: 6.8 g
Cholesterol: 71 mg