Beef Ragu with Linguine

A classic winter warmer featuring handmade pasta and a rich, slow-simmered beef and bacon sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 903.1 kcals 3612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 65.4 grams 261.6 grams
Fat 49.7 grams 198.8 grams
Protein 48.6 grams 194.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
Free-range
3
tbsp
Parmesan
Freshly grated, for serving
GrainsCereals
300
g
00 Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
150
ml
Meat
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Garlic
Cloves, finely chopped
1
handful
Basil
Fresh leaves, roughly torn
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped
1
piece
Carrot
Finely chopped
1
stalk
Celery
Trimmed and finely chopped
400
g
Tomatoes
Tinned

Steps

  • Mix flour and eggs until a sticky dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
  • Chill the wrapped dough in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Flatten three equal dough pieces to 1cm thickness.
  • Roll dough through the widest setting of a floured pasta machine.
  • Repeat rolling at progressively thinner settings until the penultimate setting is reached.
  • Cut the pasta sheets into 3mm thick linguine strips.
  • Dry the pasta on a rack while preparing the sauce.
  • Fry onions and garlic in oil until softened.
  • Add carrot, celery, and bacon and fry for several minutes.
  • Brown the beef mince in the pan.
  • Stir in tomato purée, tinned tomatoes, and red wine and boil.
  • Simmer with half the basil for 45 minutes until thickened.
  • Boil the pasta for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  • Drain pasta and toss with the ragu and remaining basil.
  • Serve topped with grated Parmesan.