Italian Beef Ragu Pasta
Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · Serves 5 · medium

Hearty and flavorful Italian-style beef ragu served over tender pasta, topped with fresh basil and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 12 oz pasta, any shape
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent.


