Ragu Recipe
Cook Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Description: This ragu recipe is an absolute delight, offering a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. While the serving size isn’t exact, rest assured that every spoonful will be a savory journey worth savoring. Perfect for any occasion, this sauce is versatile and can be enjoyed year-round.
Recipe Category: Sauces
Keywords: Pork, Vegetable, Meat, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spring, Winter, Spicy, Weeknight, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours
Ingredients:
- Olive oil flavored cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can (about 14 ounces) tomatoes
- 2 red onions, diced
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dry basil
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 274.5
- Fat: 11.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8g
- Cholesterol: 21.6mg
- Sodium: 1112.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 27.4g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Sugar: 17.5g
- Protein: 12.2g
Recipe Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Spray with olive oil cooking spray.
- Add minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced red and yellow onions, cooking until they become translucent.
- Pour in the dry white wine, stirring to deglaze the pan and infuse the flavors.
- Add the tomato paste and canned tomatoes, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon.
- Incorporate the sliced mushrooms, diced red bell pepper, and cooked Italian sausage into the sauce.
- Season the mixture with chopped fresh basil, dry basil, fresh oregano, dry oregano, thyme, bay leaf, sugar, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and pepper, adjusting the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 1 to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- About 5 minutes before the end of cooking, drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil and add the remaining fresh basil, stirring to incorporate.
- Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency and flavor, remove the bay leaf and discard.
- Serve the ragu over your favorite pasta, garnishing with additional fresh basil if desired.
This ragu recipe is a labor of love, simmering slowly to perfection. The combination of aromatic herbs, rich tomatoes, and savory Italian sausage creates a sauce that’s deeply satisfying and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re cooking for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests, this ragu will surely impress. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your apron, and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece that will leave everyone craving for more. Buon appetito!
