Ingredients
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10 oz of pasta
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 lb ground pork
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1 and half cups of celery
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1 and half cups of carrot
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1 and half cups of onion
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2 x 680g of passata (tomato puree)
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1 cup of white wine
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4 tbsp of tomato paste
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1 tbsp oregano
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1 tbsp salt
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1 tbsp black pepper
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4 sprigs of rosemary & 4 sprigs of thyme wrapped with twine (bouquet garni)
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2 ” parmesan rind
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¼ cup of half and half
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Parsley for garnish
Directions
1
Finely chop the celery, carrot, and onion.
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In a large Dutch oven, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until nicely browned, about 8-10 minutes.
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You want crispy bits of meat, thats where the flavor is at.
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Add the chopped celery, carrot, and onion to the skillet with the browned meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine simmer until it reduces by half, about 3-5 minutes.
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Stir in the tomato paste. Let that cook for another 3 minutes.
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Stir in the passata (tomato puree) until well combined with the meat and vegetables.
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Add oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to incorporate the seasonings evenly into the sauce.
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Place the bouquet garni (rosemary and thyme bundle) and the Parmesan rind into the dutch oven. These will infuse the sauce with flavor as it simmers.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the ragu simmer gently, uncovered, for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken. If it starts to become too thick, you can add a splash of water.
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Once the ragu has thickened to your desired consistency, remove the bouquet garni and Parmesan rind.
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Check the seasoning. Add more salt if you need it.
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Stir in the half and half to add a touch of creaminess to the sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
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Remove the beef and pork ragu from heat and serve over your favorite pasta, such as tagliatelle or pappardelle. Optionally, garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
