Name: Authentic Italian Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1 yellow onion; 2 heirloom carrots; 3 stalks celery; 2 cloves garlic; 2 lbs ground beef; salt, to taste; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 sprig fresh sage; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 (24.5 oz) bottles tomato passata; 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes; extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.

2

Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to your desired size (the creator prefers larger pieces).

3

Add the chopped vegetables (the soffritto) to the pot and sauté until they begin to soften.

4

Add the ground beef to the pot. Season with salt and use a spoon to break up the meat.

5

Cook the meat until it is browned all over. If using, deglaze the pot with white wine and cook until it evaporates.

6

Add the fresh sage and rosemary to the pot.

7

Stir in the tomato paste until it's well incorporated.

8

Pour in the tomato passata and crushed tomatoes. Stir everything together to combine.

9

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 3 hours.

10

Serve the ragu over your favorite pasta, drizzling with a little extra virgin olive oil before serving.

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