Ragu Napoletano/ Basic Tomato Sauce
Ragu Napoletano is a traditional Italian sauce that originated in Naples. It is known for its rich flavor and is commonly used in pasta dishes.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 stalk Celery
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 can Canned Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Red Wine
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
- 8 leaves Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the tomato paste.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes and red wine. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the ragu over cooked pasta, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.