Quick Ragu Bolognese Recipe

Name: Quick Ragu Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 18 ounces meat loaf mix or 6 ounces each lean ground beef, lean ground veal, and lean ground pork; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped carrot; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped celery; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup red wine; 2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil, and olive oil in juice; 1/3 cup half and half; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 pound spaghetti; Grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
18 ounces meat loaf mix or 6 ounces each lean ground beef, lean ground veal, and lean ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup coarsely chopped carrot
1/3 cup coarsely chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup red wine
2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil, and olive oil in juice
1/3 cup half and half
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 pound spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese

1
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add meat, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; saute until meat begins to brown, about 8 minutes.
3
Add wine and cook until wine evaporates, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
4
Stir in tomatoes with juices, half and half, and oregano.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 25 minutes.
6
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
8
Drain and divide among 4 plates.
9
Spoon sauce over pasta.
10
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 18 ounces meat loaf mix or 6 ounces each lean ground beef, lean ground veal, and lean ground pork, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/3 cup coarsely chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, Quick Ragu Bolognese 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!

Quick Ragu Bolognese

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