Bean ragu with linguini is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of Italian cuisine. This vegetarian take on a classic ragu is packed with tender beans, aromatic vegetables, and savory herbs, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Served over al dente linguini, this dish is a symphony of textures and flavors that will delight your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and satisfying bean ragu with linguini that will impress your family and friends.
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QUICK WHITE BEAN RAGÚ
This is one of the fastest and easiest meals you will ever make and is a perfect weeknight dinner that is done in 10 minutes! This vegetarian white bean ragù is so versatile, it can also be made vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. This recipe can easily be doubled to make a super fast dinner for four.
Provided by Pimp My Recipe
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To a 2.5 quart nonstick saucepan (see Note #3), add arrabbiata pasta sauce and dried basil. If using red wine, add to sauce now, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- While sauce is heating, drain and rinse 1 can cannellini beans (see Note #2).
- When sauce has reached a simmer, add cannellini beans to the sauce, and stir to combine. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add spinach, salt, and pepper, to the top of the sauce (do not stir) and let the bottom layer of spinach wilt for about 1 minute. Using tongs, begin incorporating spinach into the sauce to wilt the leaves with the heat of the sauce. Repeat this process until all leaves are wilted and evenly distributed throughout the sauce. Once spinach is wilted, but still vibrant green, remove from heat and serve immediately by ladling into shallow bowls (see Note #4).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.18, Fat 3.93, SaturatedFat 0.61, Carbohydrate 61.05, Fiber 14.55, Sugar 10.47, Protein 19.14, Sodium 1312.34, Cholesterol 3.96
LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN RAGU
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the juices evaporate and the chicken is golden, about 10 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and stir to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Add the rosemary and mix well. Add the Marinara Sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Add the linguine to the ragu and toss to coat, adding some reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
- In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste.
PASTA, SAUSAGE, AND BEAN RAGOûT
Provided by Toni Cascio
Categories Soup/Stew Bean Pasta Tomato Sauté Parmesan Basil Ground Beef Sausage Spinach Fall Bon Appétit Massachusetts
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté 6 minutes. Add beef and sausage and sauté until brown, breaking up meats with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, broth, beans, 1 cup basil, oregano, and dried crushed red pepper. Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to bite, about 15 more minutes. Add spinach and cook just until wilted, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Mix in 1/3 cup cheese and remaining 1/2 cup basil. Season ragout with salt and pepper; ladle into bowls. Serve, passing additional cheese separately.
LASAGNA WITH BEAN RAGU
Chef Cesare Casella's variation on traditional lasagna includes rich flavors like pancetta and red wine, as well as herb-infused cannellini bean ragu.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place onions, celery, carrot, and pancetta in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
- Place 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped vegetable mixture, and rosemary in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add beans and continue cooking 5 minutes more. Add red wine and cook until liquid is reduced by half.
- Add tomato sauce and stock; stir to combine. Transfer to oven and cook for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, return to oven and cook for 10 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1/2 cup salt and return to a boil. Add lasagna pieces and cook, according to package directions, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.
- Transfer pasta to Dutch oven, adding pasta cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if sauce seems too thick. Continue to cook pasta, stirring, in the hot sauce, 3 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl or serving platter, place a layer of just the sauce; top with a layer of pasta and sprinkle with a third of the cheese. Repeat layering process two more times with remaining sauce, pasta, and cheese; sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
BEAN AND KALE RAGU
Simmer leafy green kale, canned tomatoes with chile peppers, onions, garlic, spices, and fresh herbs with plump, white canned cannellini beans to make this savory, Italian-inspired ragu or vegetable stew.
Provided by Stefanie N
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and kale. Cook and stir until the onions become transparent and the kale wilts and reduces in volume, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Stir the tomatoes and green chiles, garlic, water, bay leaves, cumin, and onion powder into the kale mixture. Simmer the vegetable mixture until the kale is soft, about 1 hour. Stir in the cannellini beans and continue simmering until beans are heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in the oregano and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 592.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
BEEF RAGU WITH BEANS
Make and share this Beef Ragu With Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by hungrykitten
Categories Spaghetti Sauce
Time 6h15m
Yield 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place carrots, celery, onion and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
- In a large bowl, mix vegetables, ground beef, diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, sugar and beans. Add half of each: Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes. Stir until combined.
- Place mixture in a 6 quart slow cooker and cook 5 1/2 hours on high or 8 1/2 hours on low.
- Stir in remaining Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- For 8 servings, toss half the meat sauce with rigatoni; serve with grated cheese, if desired. Reserve other half of the sauce for future meals. May be frozen, tightly covered, for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.9, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 83.3, Sodium 658.4, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 23
CANNELLINI BEAN & FENNEL RAGU
Get four of your five-a-day in this comforting cannellini bean and fennel ragu with pancetta, tomatoes and a herby gremolata topping
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion, celery and fennel for 5 mins. Add the garlic and pancetta, and fry for 5 mins more.
- Stir in the beans, then add the tomatoes, tomato purée, stock and vinegar. Stir, bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 10 mins. Season to taste.
- For the gremolata, mix everything together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Spoon the ragu into bowls and top with the gremolata. Scatter over some parmesan, if using, and serve with crusty bread, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 16 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
RAGU CHILI
I adapted this recipe from the Ragu web site. The original recipe called for 2 pounds of beef and 1 can of beans.
Provided by janem123
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown meat, onion, and garlic in a large skillet.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.
TUSCAN BEANS IN SUMMERY TOMATO RAGù
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories Bean Tomato Side Vegetarian High Fiber Father's Day Dinner Summer Healthy Potluck Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak beans in water to cover by 2 inches overnight (8 hours) or quick-soak (see cooks' note, below), then drain.
- Cover beans with water by 2 inches in a 5-to 6-quart pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and briskly simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and skimming foam, until beans are very tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Reserve 2 cups cooking water, then drain beans.
- Halve 1 cup tomatoes lengthwise and set aside. Pulse remaining tomatoes in a food processor until almost smooth.
- Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
- Cook onion, celery, and garlic in oil and 1 tablespoon butter with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato purée, thyme, sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and reserved 2 cups bean-cooking water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in remaining tablespoon butter, then stir in beans.
- Transfer to a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, then scatter tomato halves over top. Bake, covered tightly with foil, until liquid is reduced and beans are saucy but not soupy, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving (beans will continue to absorb liquid).
- What to drink:
- Avignonesi Rosso di Toscana '05
Tips:
- Choose the right beans: For a hearty and flavorful ragu, use a combination of beans, such as cannellini, kidney, and black beans. You can also use a single type of bean, if desired.
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them stand for 1 hour.
- Cook the beans until they are tender: The beans should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. If the beans are too soft, they will become mushy in the ragu.
- Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables, such as onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers, add flavor and texture to the ragu. You can also use other vegetables, such as zucchini, squash, or spinach.
- Season the ragu well: Use a combination of herbs and spices, such as garlic, oregano, basil, and thyme, to season the ragu. You can also add a touch of heat with red pepper flakes or chili powder.
- Simmer the ragu for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the ragu for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the ragu, the better it will taste.
- Serve the ragu over pasta or rice: Bean ragu is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served over pasta, rice, or even polenta. You can also use it as a filling for tacos or burritos.
Conclusion:
Bean ragu is a hearty, flavorful, and versatile dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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