How to make it

  • To make ragu sauce: heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over a medium heat. add onions, celery and bacon and fry them for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • stir in the garlic and ground beef and cook, stirring until the meat has lost its redness. Lower the heat and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Increase the heat to medium, stir in the tomato paste and the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes; Stir in the chopped tomatoes, beef stock, and the wine and bring to a boil, stirring. season the sauce with salt and pepper and stir in the oregano and nutmeg. Cover the pot and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occassionally.
  • Cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, add the oilve oil. When it is almost tender, drain in the colander, then return to the pot. dot the spaghetti with the butter and toss thoroughly.
  • Pour the sauce over the spaghetti and toss well.
  • sprinkle on the parsley to garnish and serve immediately.

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  • borius 16 years ago
    Thanks for the post, now I don't have to use the stuff from the jar.
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  • henrie 16 years ago
    Sounds good, will give this a try, thanks for sharing.
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