Tuscan Meat Sauce (tagliatelle Al Ragu Toscano)
Tuscan Meat Sauce, also known as Tagliatelle al Ragu Toscano, is a classic dish from the Tuscan region of Italy. This rich and flavorful meat sauce is traditionally served with tagliatelle pasta and is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb tagliatelle pasta
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef and ground pork over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Pour in the red wine and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the tagliatelle pasta according to the package instructions.
- Serve the meat sauce over the cooked tagliatelle and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Large pot Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons
Tools
Pasta pot Colander Serving bowls Grater
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Enjoy with a glass of Chianti wine and a side of garlic bread.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For a richer flavor, use a combination of beef, pork, and veal in the meat sauce.
Cost
$20