Basic Ragu Sauce Recipes

RAGù

Steps:

• To prepare the ragu start to peel the carrot with peeler or a knife, so as to remove the outer layer; do the same with a rib of celery, also removing the top and the bottom part of the stem, including leaves that will not be used for this preparation. Remove the outer layer of the onion and then cut it all into small cubes of uniform size and shape, in a way to ensure a perfect cooking. In a large saucepan with thick bottom pour the extra virgin olive oil and let it heat up. Add the diced celery, carrot and onion and cook for 15 minutes until the onion are slightly transparent and begins turning a golden color. Add the bacon, stir and cook for a few minutes. Add the minced meat, mix well all the ingredients together and let it cook over high heat for a few minutes. Deglaze with white wine, stir well and cook until the liquid has almost completely evaporated and the bottom will be dry, in this way you'll make evaporate the alcohol while maintaining only the aroma of the wine.In the meantime mix the tomato paste with half a glass of hot meat broth, in order to melt it. When the wine has evaporated add the broth in which you have melted the tomato paste, and add the tomato sauce; stir well and cover the pot with a lid. Now turn down flame on the stove at the lowest setting and cook for an hour. After an hour add salt and pepper and a few ladles of hot broth into the sauce, it's important to use only hot broth -and not cold- to avoid the interruption of the cooking of the sauce; cover with the lid and cook for another 3 hours, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon so that the ragù does not stick to the bottom. If you see that the ragù sauce dries too much during the cooking, add a ladle of hot broth when needed.

HOMEMADE RAGU SAUCE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork, bacon, onions, celery and carrots over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add wine; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 4-5 minutes., Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bay leaves, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, stirring occasionally, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. , Discard bay leaves. Add the cream, butter and parsley; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in cheese. Serve with pasta.

NONNI'S HOMEMADE RAGU SAUCE

Steps:

• Add strained crushed tomatoes to a heavy bottomed stock pot
• In a pan cook ground beef thoroughly breaking up into small pieces. When done drain the fat and add to stock pot
• Add olive oil to the same pan and heat on medium. Add the onions and garlic and sautee until the onions become translucent. Add to stock pot.
• Add parsley, basil, oregano and sugar to stock pot. Stir well. Cover slightly and simmer on low for 2-3 hours or until sauce reduces to the consistency you prefer.
• Serve or store in fridge when completely cooked in sealed containers until a later date. Freeze for up to 3 months.

RAGÚ® EASY ONE-POT PASTA

Steps:

• Bring Pasta Sauce and water to a boil over high heat in 3-quart saucepan. Reduce heat to low, then add uncooked spaghetti. Simmer, stirring frequently, 16 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Serve, if desired, with shredded mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese or grated Parmesan cheese.

BASIC RAGU SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan with a tight fitting lid. Add the onion, celery, carrot and fry for 5 mins until softened and lightly coloured.
• Tip in the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, then fry over a high heat, until there are no traces of pink left and the grains of meat are separated. This will take about 10 mins.
• Reduce the heat a little, pour in the milk and simmer for a few mins until the milk has been absorbed.
• stir in the tomatoes, wine and tomatoe puree with some salt and pepper. reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 1 hour