🍝 Tagliatelle al Ragù (Rich, Slow, and Sunday-Worthy)
Main DishesItalian RichardObradovic Jun 15, 2025 46
Description
This is the dish Italians reserve for family Sundays. Slow-simmered beef and vegetables cooked into a deep, velvety ragù, served over fresh tagliatelle. One forkful and you're home — no matter where you are.
Ingredients
🍝 300 g fresh tagliatelle (10.5 oz)
🥩 250 g ground beef (½ lb)
🧅 1 onion, finely chopped
🥕 1 carrot, finely diced
🌿 1 celery stalk, finely diced
🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
🍅 400 g canned crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
🫒 30 ml olive oil (2 tbsp)
🥄 15 g tomato paste (1 tbsp)
🍷 100 ml dry red wine (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp)
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🌿 Optional: grated Parmigiano Reggiano for serving
Preparation
1️⃣ Sauté base: Heat olive oil in a deep pan. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until soft (6–8 min).
2️⃣ Brown meat: Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
3️⃣ Deglaze: Pour in wine and let it reduce by half.
4️⃣ Add tomato: Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Cover and simmer on low for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5️⃣ Cook pasta: Boil tagliatelle in salted water until al dente.
6️⃣ Serve: Toss pasta with ragù. Top with cheese, if using.
Total Time
🛠️ Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 1 h
🕒 Total: 1 h 15 min
Nutritional Value
🔥 520 kcal
💪 Protein: 26 g
🧈 Fat: 18 g (Saturated: 6 g)
🍞 Carbohydrates: 55 g
🧂 Sodium: 480 mg
Advice
Let the ragù rest 10 minutes off the heat — the flavors will round out beautifully.
Status
🍝 Slow-cooked beef ragù over silky tagliatelle — it’s not just pasta, it’s tradition.
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