Tuscan Beef Ragu Recipe
We all love pasta, it’s just so good, right?Well, today I want to share this Tuscan Beef Ragu recipe with you. I made it the other day for a relaxed family dinner, and everyone went back for seconds. It’s made with slow-cooked beef, tomatoes, a bit of red wine, and some simple herbs. The sauce turns out rich, flavorful, and perfect for spooning over your favorite pasta. Trust me, this one’s a keeper!
Ingredients
- 400 g ground beef
- 2 medium carrot finely chopped
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 100 ml red wine
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes with juice
- 2 –3 sprigs fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme
- 150 ml chicken broth or beef broth
- 300 g pasta gnocchi
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan and fresh herbs for serving
Instructions
Prep your veggies.
- Finely chop the onion, carrot, and celery. Mince the garlic and set everything aside—this is your flavor base.
Build the sauce (as shown in the image).
- Heat some olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and cook for about 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Next, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes, then pour in the red wine. Let it bubble gently for a few minutes until it reduces.
- Add the chopped tomatoes with their juice, thyme sprigs, and chicken broth. Stir everything well and bring to a light boil. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick and rich.
Cook your pasta.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook your favorite pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Mix Everything Together
- Remove the thyme sprigs from the sauce, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add the cooked pasta directly into the sauce, mix everything well, and let it cook together for another 2–3 minutes so the flavors combine. Serve hot, and optionally sprinkle with grated Parmesan or fresh herbs.
Notes
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
