Italian Beef Ragu Pappardelle

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 ounces pappardelle pasta
• 0.5 cup grated parmesan, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

2. 2

   Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.