Description
Experience the heartwarming flavors of Slowly Simmered Italian Sausage Ragu, a delightful dish that brings together the richness of ground beef sausage with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This comforting ragu is perfect for cozy nights in or special gatherings, effortlessly enhancing any pasta dish you choose. Whether prepared on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or using an Instant Pot, this recipe guarantees a deep, robust flavor profile that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef sausage
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 8 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- Fresh rosemary and thyme
- 2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion; season with salt. Cook until golden brown (15–20 minutes).
- Push vegetables aside; add ground beef sausage to the center. Brown for 5–6 minutes, breaking into pieces.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook until fragrant (2–3 minutes). Deglaze with apple cider vinegar.
- Add crushed tomatoes, herbs, and chicken stock; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low. Partially cover and simmer for about 90 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some starchy water before draining.
- Mix cooked pasta with ragu sauce; adjust consistency if needed using reserved water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg