Ragu Meat Sauce Recipe
A comforting meat sauce that is simmered to tender perfection and pairs well with all pasta variations.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or alternative)
- 12 oz arrabiata pasta sauce (or your favorite)
- 1 12oz can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 3 cloves fresh grated garlic
- ¼ cup parmigiano reggiano
- 12 oz package of uncooked spaghetti
- 6 oz water
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- pinch baking soda
- oil
- salt
- black pepper
- water for boiling
- red pepper flakes
Directions
- Heat some oil in a sauce pan and add the ground meat. Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda and continue to break up the meat.
- Season the meat with some salt, oregano, garlic, and black pepper.
- Cook until ¾ done (a few minutes at most) and drain the oil from the pan. (I tilt the pot and use a large spoon to discard)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1631g | |
| Calories 1379 | |
| Calories from Fat 96 | 7% |
| Total Fat 11.0g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 4.37g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 710mg | 30% |
| Potassium 1016mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 262.12g | 70% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 46% |
| Sugars 13.42g | 9% |
| Protein 52.68g | 84% |
