Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Ragu

A rich and savory beef ragu simmered with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, served over hearty whole wheat spaghetti. This comforting dish makes a satisfying meal prep option.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 30 min
• Total: 45 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $7.36/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Soy-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• one-pot
• stir-fry
• comfort food
• savory
• classic

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (lean)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, packed in oil, drained)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 ounce whole wheat spaghetti

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 pound lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add 1 chopped yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing flavors to meld.
5. While the ragu simmers, cook 4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti according to package directions.
6. Serve the beef ragu over the spaghetti. Store remaining ragu and spaghetti separately or combined for meal prep.

Notes

For best meal prep results, store the cooked spaghetti and ragu in separate containers and combine just before reheating.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 842
• Protein: 57.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 84.8 g
• Fat: 31.5 g
• Fiber: 13 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Saturated Fat: 11.2 g
• Sugar: 14.5 g
• Cholesterol: 125 mg