Ragù is a meat-based sauce that is a staple in Italy’s culinary selection. Learn how to prepare your own and experience Italian cuisine at your own home.
Veggie-loaded Ground Beef & Pancetta Rag
Ingredients
Instructions
Finely chop zucchini, celery, carrot, red onion, and garlic; and set aside.
Season ground beef with salt, pepper, and paprika, and set aside. Then, heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté the ground beef for 5 minutes on medium heat.
Add the chopped vegetables and rosemary to the pan with ground beef, stir, and let cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
Add the pancetta or bacon, then stir and let cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat.
Add the white wine to the pan, stir, and let everything cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes with the lid on. P.S.: If you don’t have any white wine at home, you can use red wine – just keep in mind that red wine will give your Ragù a slightly stronger flavor, whereas white wine is milder).
Add the tomato paste and canned tomatoes plus 1 whole can of water. Then, put the lid on and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, then put the lid on again and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
Uncover your pan and enjoy your Ragù sauce on top of pasta, or put it in jars and keep it in your fridge to enjoy later!