HOMEMADE RAGU SAUCE

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"My family loves homemade spaghetti sauce and this one is a big hit. I always make sure to serve this ragu sauce recipe with plenty of garlic bread." -Kate Gaul, Dubuque, IA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 10 servings (7-1/2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/4 pound bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 small carrots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin, nutmeg and pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork, bacon, onions, celery and carrots over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add wine; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 4-5 minutes., Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bay leaves, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, stirring occasionally, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. , Discard bay leaves. Add the cream, butter and parsley; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in cheese. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Rb Rb
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I made this sauce last night and it was a big hit with my guests! The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Star 4c
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love the rich flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Isaac Mutua
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out great! I used a combination of ground beef and pork, and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Presh Billioz
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This ragu sauce is amazing! I love the rich flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Fani Rana
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I made this sauce last night and it was a big hit with my guests! The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Ansar Saghir
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love the rich flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Seif Zain
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out great! I used a combination of ground beef and pork, and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shivana Chablall
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This ragu sauce is amazing! I love the rich flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Elizabeth Romero
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I made this sauce last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Mubasher Ahmad
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This is the most amazing ragu sauce I have ever tasted! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the sauce is so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again and again.