30 Minute Weeknight Pasta W/Semi-Homemade Meat Ragu

Name: 30 Minute Weeknight Pasta W/Semi-Homemade Meat Ragu Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 onion, chopped fine; 1 stalk celery, chopped fine; 1 small carrots or 6 -8 baby carrots, chopped fine; 1 -2 garlic clove, chopped; ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary; 3 tablespoons light olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained or 1 (28 ounce) cancanned san marzano whole tomatoes, crushed by hand, with juices; ½ cup whole milk; 12-¾ cup water; 1 lb pasta, cooked and drained; kosher salt, to taste; ground pepper, to taste; parmesan cheese, upon serving

Servings: persons

12 onion, chopped fine
1 stalk celery, chopped fine
1 small carrots or 6 -8 baby carrots, chopped fine
1 -2 garlic clove, chopped
⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
3 tablespoons light olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained or 1 (28 ounce) cancanned san marzano whole tomatoes, crushed by hand, with juices
½ cup whole milk
12-¾ cup water
1 lb pasta, cooked and drained
kosher salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste
parmesan cheese, upon serving

1
In a large saucepan, boil water for pasta.
2
Finely chop onion, carrot, celery, garlic cloves.
3
In a large pan, heat olive oil over med heat and add the veggie/garlic mix and cook until soft and mildly browned; add rosemary to mix.
4
Add beef and cook w/veggies until no longer pink.
5
Salt and pepper the mix, to taste.
6
Add tomatoes, milk, water; stir to mix well and bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
7
Add pasta to boiled water in large saucepan; cook and drain.
8
Season sauce w/more salt and pepper as needed; toss w/cooked pasta.
9
Offer parmesan cheese, upon serving.

999

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 onion, chopped fine, 1 stalk celery, chopped fine, 1 small carrots or 6 -8 baby carrots, chopped fine, 1 -2 garlic clove, chopped, and more.

Yes, 30 Minute Weeknight Pasta W/Semi-Homemade Meat Ragu Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

30 Minute Weeknight Pasta W/Semi-Homemade Meat Ragu Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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