Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef chuck or 4 pounds packaged ground chuck
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
- 2 cups Chianti or other light-bodied dry red wine
- 2 cups canned pureed tomatoes
- 2 cups homemade or low-salt beef broth
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound pasta, cooked al dente
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
Description
Ragu Is Best Served With A Noodle It Can Cling To, Like These Wide, Ridged Ribbons. This Recipe Is Easily Halved, But Even If You're Cooking For Fewer People, You Might As Well Make A Whole Batch And Freeze The Leftover Sauce.

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