PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE MEAT SAUCE

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This rich 15-minute ragù turns pasta or polenta into a quick hearty dinner any night of the week.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories Pasta Pork Tomato Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Ground Beef Small Plates

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 pound pasta
Kosher salt
1 medium onion, peeled, quartered
1 celery stalk, quartered
1 small carrot, peeled, quartered
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound ground beef or vegetarian substitute such as Lightlife Plant-Based Ground
1/2 pound ground pork or vegetarian substitute such as Lightlife Plant-Based Italian Sausage
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)

Steps:

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, process onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
Heat oil in a large skillet over high. Add chopped vegetables, beef, and pork and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until meat is beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, oregano, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 1 minute. Add wine and cook, stirring constantly, until reduced by half, about 1 minute more. Stir in tomato sauce, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
Remove from heat, then stir in butter. Toss meat sauce with pasta, top with Parmesan, and season with pepper.
Do Ahead
Let sauce cool, then chill in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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Prince Adam

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The pasta came out perfectly al dente and the sauce was thick and flavorful. The meatballs were tender and juicy. Overall, this was a great recipe that I will definitely be making again.

MRAHAD

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I'm not a huge fan of ground beef, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so flavorful and rich, and the ground beef was cooked to perfection. I also loved the addition of the red wine and mushrooms. This dish is definitely a keeper!

Andrew Neves

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Delicious and easy! Will make again.

Thato Jacob

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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and hearty, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I loved that the sauce came together in just 15 minutes, which made it a great weeknight meal. I will definitely b

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