This Italian-inspired ragu spaghetti sauce is a wonderful meat sauce perfect for your pasta night. Packed with hidden veggies it's a nutritious dish worthy of any family meal.
– 3 Tablespoons Olive oil – 1 cup Onion, finely chopped – 1 pound Ground beef – 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning – 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes – 2 cloves Garlic, minced – ½ cup Carrot, finely chopped – ½ cup Celery, finely chopped – ¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped – Salt and pepper to taste
– Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
– Add onion, carrots, and celery, cook for about 5-8 minutes until soft.
– Add in garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
– Add in the ground beef and cook until the pink is all gone and the meat is brown. Break it up into smaller pieces as you go. About 10 minutes. Drain grease and return to heat.
– Stir in italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
– Add in the tomatoes and parsley and bring to a boil.
– Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for at least 15 minutes, preferrably longer (up to an hour) for deeper flavor.