HEARTY PASTA SAUCE--RAGU STYLE

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What a difference adding meat and red wine makes to everyday pasta sauce! Leftover roast beef and Holland House Red Cooking Wine work wonders to boost flavor. Add both to your favorite jarred pasta sauce or make our hearty pasta sauce -- a Bolognese-style ragu that is traditionally served with wide noodles.

Provided by Holland House

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Holland House®

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ounces leftover cooked roast beef (chuck, cross rib, or top round)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 each garlic cloves, chopped, or more if desired
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans unseasoned tomato sauce
1 cup Holland House® Red Cooking Wine
2 teaspoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
½ cup half-and-half
1 (12 ounce) package Hot, cooked wide noodles such as tagliatelle or pappardelle
1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop, or shred by hand, enough cooked roast beef to make 1-1/2 cups. If meat is cold, cut into chunks and warm slightly in microwave to make hand-shredding easier.
  • Heat olive oil in a 4-quart pot and gently cook garlic, basil, oregano and rosemary about 3 minutes. Stir in the 1-1/2 cups beef and tomato paste. Add tomato sauce, red cooking wine, brown sugar and cinnamon or nutmeg, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in half & half. Serve over pasta, sprinkled with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1465 mg, Sugar 14 g

Gold old
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I love this sauce! It's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even pizza. It's always delicious.


sahera begom
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This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it took hours to simmer. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Eite islam
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I'm not a huge fan of ragu, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The sauce is really good. It's not too heavy and it has a nice balance of flavors.


Demetrius Carter
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This sauce is delicious! I used it on spaghetti and it was perfect. The flavor is rich and complex, and it's not too heavy.


Ndip Kate
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I love this sauce! It's so flavorful and hearty. I always make a big batch and freeze it so I always have some on hand.


Karen Stephenson
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This is my new favorite pasta sauce! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant. I highly recommend it.


Amin Kasmi
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I made this sauce last night and it was delicious! The only thing I would change is to add a little more garlic. Other than that, it's perfect.


Md Shafi
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This sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even vegetables. It's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Hamid Shah Wazir
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it! The sauce turned out delicious and my whole family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Prince Ikioda
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This hearty pasta sauce is a keeper! It's rich, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that it can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.