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Ragu Meat Sauce
A comforting meat sauce that is simmered to tender perfection and pairs well with all pasta variations.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
2
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
2
hours
hrs
35
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Author:
The Curry Mommy
Ingredients
1
lb
ground meat (beef, turkey, or alternative)
12
oz
arrabiata pasta sauce (or your favorite)
1
12oz
can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
3
cloves
fresh grated garlic
¼
cup
parmigiano reggiano
12
oz
package of uncooked spaghetti
8
oz
water
1
teaspoon
dried oregano
pinch
baking soda
oil
salt
black pepper
water for boiling
red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat some oil in a sauce pan and add the ground meat. Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda and add the water.
Continue to break up the meat.
Season with salt, oregano, garlic, and black pepper.
Add the pasta sauce.
Let it come to a boil but continue to break the meat if necessary.
Turn the heat down to the lowest setting and let it cook for about
2 hours
while continuing to stir every once in a while.
At this point you can make the spaghetti.
Boil salted water in a large pot.
Once it reaches a boil, add the spaghetti and cook to your texture liking. Strain and set it aside.
Once the sauce has simmered you can mix the pasta and sauce together or have a "make your own bowl" dinner.
Don't forget to top the spaghetti with some parmigiano reggiano and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Make it a low carb friendly meal by using zucchini noodles or almond pasta.