Fusilli with Beef Ragout

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Sharing pasta dishes is always a delight at any table, especially when paired with a flavorful sauce. Today, we’ll walk you through how to prepare fusilli with beef ragout—a very simple recipe to make. Ragout is a sauce with uncertain origins; although its name is French, this type of stew...

Fusilli with Beef Ragout recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
1hr 30min
Total Time
1hr 45min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate of pasta with ragout)

Main Ingredients

  • dry fusilli pasta
    dry fusilli pasta
    500g
  • beef
    beef
    500g
  • onion
    onion
    1
  • red bell pepper
    red bell pepper
    1
  • carrot
    carrot
    1
  • sugar
    sugar
    3tbsp
  • beef stock
    beef stock
    2cups
  • tomato purée
    tomato purée
    1cup
  • red wine
    red wine
    1cup
  • thyme
    thyme
    1tsp
  • olive oil
    olive oil
  • salt
    salt
  • ground black pepper
    ground black pepper

How to make Fusilli with Beef Ragout

Preparing the Beef Ragout

  1. Step 1

    Cut the beef into evenly sized cubes, about 3 cm (1.2 inches).

  2. Step 2

    Brown the beef in a pot with a little olive oil.

  3. Step 3

    Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Sauté for a few minutes, then add the sugar.

  5. Step 5

    Stir constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved and begins to caramelize.

  6. Step 6

    Add the grated carrot, thyme, red wine, beef stock, and tomato purée.

  7. Step 7

    Cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, adding more stock or water if necessary.

  8. Step 8

    Once the beef is tender, season with salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.

Cooking the Pasta

  1. Step 1

    Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water.

  2. Step 2

    Drain the pasta when it is al dente.

Serving

  1. Step 1

    Serve the pasta with the hot ragout on top.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

780.0kcal (39%)

Protein

40.5g (81%)

Carbs

92.5g (33.64%)

Sugars

10.0g (20%)

Healthy Fat

15.1g

Unhealthy Fat

10.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Prepare the ragout in advance and freeze it for later use.

  2. Add more beef stock or water during cooking if the sauce becomes too thick.

  3. Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente for the best texture.

FAQS

  1. Can I use a different type of pasta?

    Yes, you can substitute fusilli with other pasta types like penne or rigatoni.

  2. Can I make the ragout without wine?

    Yes, you can omit the wine and use additional beef stock or water instead.

  3. How long can I store the ragout in the freezer?

    The ragout can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

  4. Can I use chicken or fish instead of beef?

    Yes, ragout can be made with chicken or fish as variations of the classic recipe.

  5. What is the best way to reheat frozen ragout?

    Thaw the ragout in the refrigerator overnight and reheat it on the stove over low heat.

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