The Best Homemade Ragu Sauce
Description
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prep the Veggies:
- Start by finely chopping the carrot and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.
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Sauté the Aromatics:
- In a large pot or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped carrot and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes, until they’re softened.
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Brown the Meat:
- Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. This should take about 7-10 minutes.
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Add Garlic:
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Combine the Sauce Ingredients:
- Add the beef broth, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce to the pot. Stir well to combine.
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Season:
- Sprinkle in the garlic salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything together.
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Simmer:
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Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Taste and Adjust:
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you want more flavor, you can add more garlic salt, Italian seasoning, or a dash of salt and pepper.
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Serve:
Serve the Ragu sauce over your favorite pasta and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and dried Parsley. Enjoy! 🧀✨
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Tips:
- Feel free to add a splash of red wine for extra depth of flavor while the sauce simmers.
- You can also add parmesan to the sauce while it's cooking for a creamier sauce.
- This sauce freezes well, so you can make a big batch and save some for later!
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