Ragu Napoletano/ Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Ragu Napoletano/ Basic Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb mixed meat (pork rump and veal) 1 kilo; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 each small onion; 3 each garlic (or more to taste); 1 cup white wine; 32 oz tomato puree; 3 lb peeled roma tomatoes (in glass jars 3 x 750 gr); 3 each parsley sprigs fresh (option 1); 3 each basil sprigs (option two); 1 each salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 lb mixed meat (pork rump and veal) 1 kilo
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 each small onion
3 each garlic (or more to taste)
1 cup white wine
32 oz tomato puree
3 lb peeled roma tomatoes (in glass jars 3 x 750 gr)
3 each parsley sprigs fresh (option 1)
3 each basil sprigs (option two)
1 each salt to taste

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Ragu Napoletano has many variations, even in the same family.
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This recipe is the most basic with variations.
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If you try this, you will taste ragu as eaten in home kitchens in Napoli.
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I hope you enjoy.
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In a large heavy pot, add oil, onion, garlic and the mix of meat.
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Allow to cook on medium high for approximately 10 minutes.
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Add the wine.
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Allow wine to evaporate and then remove the garlic.
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Add the tomato puree and peeled tomatoes.
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(add parsley sprigs now, option one)
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Bring to a boil and then turn down and keep a gentle boil for at least two hours.
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Once the ragu has thickened, add basil (option two) and salt.
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Remove the meat and any herbs from the sauce.
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This is served as a second plate.
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The ragu can be used over pasta as a first, and enough left over for use in other dishes throughout the week.

400

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb mixed meat (pork rump and veal) 1 kilo, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 each small onion, 3 each garlic (or more to taste), and more.

Yes, Ragu Napoletano/ Basic Tomato Sauce falls under the General 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 Napoletano/ Basic Tomato Sauce

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