Ragu Ratatouille Hummus Plate Ragu 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.

ROASTED RATATOUILLE RAGU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425° F.
• Dice eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a colander in the sink and add the eggplant. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoon kosher salt and let sit for 15-20 minutes. This encourages the eggplant to sweat-pulling out some of the bitterness. After, rinse the eggplant and let it dry thoroughly.
• Meanwhile, dice the zucchini, onion and tomato into 1/2-inch cubes and place it onto a baking sheet.
• Once the eggplant is drained and dry, add it to the sheet pan with a drizzle of 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast in oven for 30 minutes.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Cook pasta for 8-9 minutes.
• Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, add the remaining two tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add in the crushed garlic cloves and crushed red pepper flakes. Let cook for 2 minutes until garlic starts to brown.
• Pour in the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and thyme. Stir in the roasted vegetables and let cook for 5 minutes.
• Toss in the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Cook for another 5 minutes to let flavors meld, then serve!

RAGU RATATOUILLE HUMMUS PLATE #RAGU

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet heat oil until it snaps with a drop of water and fry corn tortillas. Flip the corn tortillas once after about 40 seconds and fry the other side. Remove tortillas on to a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Cut or tear fried tortillas and set aside.
• 2. In another large skillet bring pasta sauce, spaghetti squash, eggplant, onion, peppers, garlic, basil and thyme to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes. Set aside.
• 3. In a food processor finely mince; garbanzo beans, tahini, water, lemon juice, salt and garlic.
• 4. Remove the hummus and place on a serving plate.
• 5. Spoon and place the Ragu ratatouille in the middle of the hummus.
• 6. Top with crumbled goat cheese and pine nuts.
• 7. Garnish the plate with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
• 8. Serve with the fried corn tortilla pieces for dipping and squeeze lemon slices for some zest.

BEEF RAGU WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Season beef all over with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Add beef, and brown on all sides. Transfer beef to a rimmed baking sheet. Reduce heat to medium.
• Add remaining tablespoon oil to pot. Add onions, and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until edges are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, mushrooms, oregano, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, and crush with spoon. Stir in wine and red-pepper flakes. Return beef to pot, and spoon tomato mixture over top. Cover, and place in oven. Braise until beef is fork-tender, about 4 hours.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt. Add pasta; cook until al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
• Remove pot from oven. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a plate. Toss pasta with the sauce; transfer to bowls. Top with pieces of beef, dividing evenly, and garnish with Parmesan.