Ragu Alla Napoletana Recipe

Name: Ragu Alla Napoletana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pine nuts, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup raisins, coarsely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into slices 1/8-inch thick; Kosher salt and ground black pepper; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 4 cups water; 1/4 cup red wine; 2 large (35-ounce) cans of high quality plum tomatoes; 1 small can tomato paste; Cooked ziti or penne; Grated Parmesan, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pine nuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup raisins, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into slices 1/8-inch thick
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 cups water
1/4 cup red wine
2 large (35-ounce) cans of high quality plum tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
Cooked ziti or penne
Grated Parmesan, for serving

1
In a small bowl, combine pine nuts, raisins and garlic.
2
Lay meat slices on a work surface, and season them lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.
3
Sprinkle pine nut and raisin mixture on 1 side of the slices.
4
Roll slices up and secure them with a toothpick or tie them with kitchen string.
5
Place them in a large, deep saute pan and add oil, onion and 4 cups of water.
6
Place over medium heat and simmer, uncovered, until water has evaporated, about 1 1/4 hours.
7
Continue cooking, turning meat rolls with tongs, until meat is lightly browned on all sides.
8
Add wine to pan and cook until evaporated.
9
Drain tomatoes, reserving juice, and coarsely chop tomatoes.
10
Add tomatoes, reserved juice and tomato paste to pan and bring to a simmer.
11
Cook until sauce is very thick, about 2 hours.
12
Remove meat from pan with tongs, remove toothpicks or cut string, and place meat on a serving platter.
13
Season sauce with salt and pepper, and pour it over ziti or penne.
14
Serve with meat and grated Parmesan on the side.

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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: 1/2 cup pine nuts, coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup raisins, coarsely chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into slices 1/8-inch thick, and more.

Yes, Ragu Alla Napoletana 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.

Ragu Alla Napoletana

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