RAGU NAPOLETANO (NEAPOLITAN MEAT SAUCE)

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A Mario Batali recipe, to accompany 'Timpano di Maccheroni (the Mythic Pasta Dome)', recipe #85372. When making this, I ended up with ground chuck instead of the regular boneless. I opted not to remove this from the recipe, nor the sausage, which I crumbled. They gave it a nice texture, so just go with whatever you are able to get.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Sauces

Time 33m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb boneless veal shoulder, cut into chunks
1/2 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into chunks
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup dry red wine
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled plum tomatoes, with juice,passed through a food mill
1/2 lb italian sweet sausage (I used hot)
1 pinch hot red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large pasta pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil until smoking.
  • Season the veal and beef with salt and pepper to taste and sear 5 or 6 pieces at a time over medium heat, until dark golden brown.
  • Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining meat chunks (if using ground chuck, be sure to drain any excess grease from pan).
  • Add the onion to the pan and sauté, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any brown bits.
  • Cook until the onions are golden brown and very soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the wine, browned meat chunks, tomatoes, sausages, and pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 2 ½-3 hours, stirring occasionally and skimming off the fat as necessary.
  • Remove from the heat and remove meat and sausages from sauce.
  • Cover well and save for another meal.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and allow to cool.

Soniya Soniya
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients or steps.


Michael Belisle
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my ragu didn't turn out as flavorful as I thought it would. I followed the recipe exactly, but the sauce was bland.


Saim Saim
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This ragu is a winner! It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients.


myesha Khan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good ragu recipe for a while now, and this one is perfect. The sauce is delicious and it's easy to make.


Hʀɪᴅᴏʏ Hossen
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This ragu is a must-try for any pasta lover. The sauce is rich, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. I've used it with everything from spaghetti to ravioli, and it's always a hit.


Madison Mckenzie
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I love this ragu! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually serve it over spaghetti, but it's also great with other types of pasta.


Jadea Bacchus
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This is the best ragu recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is so flavorful and complex, and it's the perfect addition to any pasta dish. I highly recommend it!


Tajni Gamer
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this ragu recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and it really elevated my simple pasta dish.


Genoviva Peter
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I made this ragu for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The sauce is so versatile and can be used with any type of pasta or even as a topping for pizza.


Magembe Rashid
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This ragu is a labor of love, but it is so worth it! The end result is a rich, flavorful sauce that is perfect for any occasion. I especially love it served over homemade pasta.


enock chanda
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I've tried many ragu recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The secret is in the slow cooking process, which allows the flavors to develop and meld together beautifully. I served it over pappardelle and it was a hit with my family.


Bassima
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This ragu Napoletano is the perfect hearty and flavorful sauce for any pasta dish. I used it with spaghetti and it was delicious! The sauce was rich and meaty, with a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.