Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Cheddar Vegetable Bake Ragu, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and comforting dish is a perfect blend of fresh vegetables, succulent ragu, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, all baked to perfection.
Our collection of recipes takes you on a culinary adventure, starting with the Vegetable Bake Ragu, a delightful combination of roasted vegetables, tender beef, and a rich tomato sauce. For a vegetarian alternative, the Vegetable Bake Ragu (Vegetarian) offers a flavorful twist with roasted vegetables and a savory mushroom sauce.
If you're craving a quick and easy meal, the One-Pot Cheddar Vegetable Bake is your perfect choice. This fuss-free dish combines vegetables, rice, and a velvety cheddar cheese sauce in one pot, creating a hassle-free and delicious meal.
For a lighter option, the Vegetable Bake Ragu (Light) features roasted vegetables and a lean ground turkey ragu, topped with a light and tangy tomato sauce. And for those with dietary restrictions, the Gluten-Free Vegetable Bake Ragu provides a flavorful and inclusive alternative, using gluten-free pasta and a creamy dairy-free sauce.
Each recipe includes detailed instructions, cooking tips, and serving suggestions, ensuring success in the kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice, our Cheddar Vegetable Bake Ragu collection offers something for every palate and skill level. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
CHEDDAR AND VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE
Looking for a healthy version of mac and cheese? This is it! Mixed vegetables and Sargento Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar cheese - yum!
Provided by Sargento
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Sargento
Time 42m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add milk, salt and pepper sauce. Heat to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup cheese until melted.
- Add sauce and vegetables to pasta; toss well. Transfer to a greased medium baking dish or oval casserole. Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 15 minutes or until hot. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1008 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
BAKED RIGATONI WITH LAMB RAGù
"We're all a little cranky these days because it's cold, it gets dark early, and we've been dealing with the stress of the virus for nearly a year. Fortunately, because I have been stuck at home, I've had more time to cook than ever, and that never fails to make me feel better. Plus, I end up with a good homemade dinner, and so does everyone (Jeffrey!) around me. When people ask me about my favorite comfort food, I have a hard time deciding between a big bowl of satisfying stew and a pan of cheesy baked pasta. With this Baked Rigatoni with Lamb Ragù, I don't have to choose! First, I make a rich lamb ragù, which is just like a stew: I sauté onions, carrots and fennel, then add ground lamb, tomatoes, lots of garlic and almost an entire bottle of earthy red wine. As it simmers away on the stove for 40 minutes, the whole house smells amazing and everything starts to look up! Then I cook the rigatoni until it's al dente, drain it and toss it with the lamb ragù, lots of fresh mozzarella and some eggs and cream to hold it together. I top it with Parmesan and mozzarella and bake it until it's hot and bubbly, and the top is browned and crusty. I dare anyone to still be cranky after having this for dinner!" says Ina.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a medium (10- to 11-inch) heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and fennel and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to brown. Add the lamb, garlic and fennel seeds and cook for 8 minutes, breaking up the lamb with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes, 2 cups of the wine, the oregano, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, partly covered, for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Off the heat, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of red wine.
- Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons salt and the rigatoni and cook according to the directions on the package, until barely al dente. Drain.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream. Add the rigatoni and toss well. Grate half of the mozzarella on a box grater and add it to the rigatoni mixture. Add the lamb mixture, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper and toss well.
- Transfer to a 10-by-14-by-2-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Slice the remaining mozzarella and arrange it on top. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the sauce is hot and bubbling and some of the pasta is crusty on top. Serve hot.
CHEDDAR VEGETABLE BAKE #RAGU
Ragú® Recipe Contest Entry. Simple and delicious side dish. This dish spells "comfort" with the cheesy filling and crunchy topping from the breadcrumbs and pine nuts. It has also a nice subtle kick with the added jalapenos, making this dish a true family favorite.
Provided by lbonwill
Categories Sauces
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large bowl add cooked potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, garlic, onion, parmesan, jalapenos, pepper, cilantro, broth and cheese sauce. Toss to coat. Place into large baking dish.
- Add bread crumbs, sprinkling evenly across top of vegetables. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Pour melted butter on top. Cover and bake for approximately 45 minutes Uncover and bake for additional 10-15 minutes.
SAUSAGE RAGù
Meat sauce is one of the recipes many American home cooks start with. It seems so easy; brown some hamburger, pour in a jar of marinara, and presto! Meat sauce. Not so fast, friends. Made that way, your sauce may be thin-tasting, sour, sweet, or - worst of all - dry and chewy. Meat sauce with deep flavor and succulent texture isn't harder to make; it just needs more time and a low flame. This recipe from the New York chef Sara Jenkins, who grew up in Tuscany and has cooked all over Italy, shows how it's done. Caramelization is involved; dried pasta and canned tomatoes are best practice; and pork, not beef, is the meat of choice. If your sausage meat seems timidly flavored, feel free to add chopped garlic, chile flakes, fennel seed and/or dried herbs like oregano and sage to the meat as it browns.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, pastas, sauces and gravies, main course
Time 2h
Yield About 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- With the tip of a small, sharp knife, slit open the sausage casings. Crumble the meat into a wide, heavy skillet or Dutch oven and set over medium-low heat. If the meat is not rendering enough fat to coat the bottom of the pan as it begins to cook, add olive oil one tablespoon at a time until the meat is frying gently, not steaming. Sauté, breaking up any large chunks, until all the meat has turned opaque (do not let it brown), about 5 minutes.
- Add onion, carrot, celery and parsley and stir. Drizzle in more oil if the pan seems dry. Cook over very low heat, stirring often, until the vegetables have melted in the fat and are beginning to caramelize, and the meat is toasty brown. This may take as long as 40 minutes, but be patient: It is essential to the final flavors.
- Add tomatoes and their juice, breaking up the tomatoes with your hands or with the side of a spoon. Bring to a simmer, then add thyme and rosemary and let simmer, uncovered, until thickened and pan is almost dry, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Mix tomato paste with 1 cup hot water. Add to pan, reduce heat to very low, and continue cooking until the ragù is velvety and dark red, and the top glistens with oil, about 10 minutes more. Remove herb sprigs. Sprinkle black pepper over, stir and taste.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil pasta until just tender. Scoop out 2 cups cooking water, drain pasta and return to pot over low heat. Quickly add a ladleful of ragù, a splash of cooking water, stir well and let cook 1 minute. Taste for doneness. Repeat, adding more cooking water or ragù, or both, until pasta is cooked through and seasoned to your liking.
- Pour hot pasta water into a large serving bowl to heat it. Pour out the water and pour in the pasta. Top with remaining ragù, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately. Pass grated cheese at the table, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 276, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 321 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
COLORFUL VEGGIE BAKE
It's impossible to resist this cheesy casserole with a golden crumb topping sprinkled over colorful vegetables. A versatile side that goes with any meat, Mom has relied on this favorite to round out many family meals. For a taste twist, try varying the veggies. -Lisa Radelet, Boulder, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare vegetables according to package directions; drain. Place half in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine cheese and 4 tablespoons butter; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Pour half over vegetables. Repeat layers., Melt the remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- For a vegetarian version of the ragu, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth and omit the pancetta.
- To make the bake ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe instructions. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 30 minutes, or until it's warmed through.
- Serve the bake with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes. You can also top it with grated Parmesan cheese or a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
This cheddar vegetable bake with ragu is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its cheesy, flavorful sauce and tender vegetables, this bake is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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