Fresh Tomato Beef Ragu Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato Beef Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz. spaghetti; 1 lemon; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 lb. lean ground beef; kosher salt; Black pepper; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; Grated Parmesan, for serving; Small fresh basil leaves, for serving

Servings: persons

12 oz. spaghetti
1 lemon
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
kosher salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Grated Parmesan, for serving
Small fresh basil leaves, for serving

1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2
Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid, drain the past and return it to the pot.
3
Grate zest of the lemon directly into the pot, then squeeze in the juice (you should have 2 teaspoons zest and 3 tablespoons juice).
4
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to combine (adding some of the reserved cooking liquid if the pasta seems dry).
5
While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it starts to brown around the edges, about 1 minute.
7
Add the beef, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, breaking it up with a spoon into small pieces, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
8
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the beef starts to get a bit crispy.
9
Add the wine and simmer until it evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Serve the beef with pasta, tomatoes, and onion.
11
Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil, if desired.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 oz. spaghetti, 1 lemon, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomato Beef Ragu 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.

Fresh Tomato Beef Ragu

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