Ragu Recipes

GETTING READY 1) In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. 2) To the boiling water, add the pasta. 3) When the pasta is cooked, drain it well. MAKING 4) In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 5) In the hot oil, add the onion, and saute... - 47.1472

Place chicken, celery, onion and wine in a pan with cold water to cover. Bring slowly to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer gently without boiling until cooked through, 7-10 minutes. Cool completely in cooking liquid. Drain, reserving liquid, and cut... - 45.4239

Heat oil in a large frying pan. Cook onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until soft and pale gold, 5 minutes. Add sausage. Cook, stirring to break up, until coloured, 10 minutes. Add chilli flakes, fennel, oregano, tomato puree and... - 45.0915

MAKING 1. In two separate pots Place the chickpeas and beans, cover them both with water and bring the water to a boil. 2. Reducing the heat, simmer them both until they are tender, approximately 1 hour for the beans and 2 hours for the chickpeas, drain and... - 44.9631

Melt butter and oil in a large, heavy-based pot over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook, stirring frequently, until coloured, 5 minutes. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic and bay leaf and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, 8 minutes. Add minced steak... - 44.9075

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. As soon as the oil is nice and hot, add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the rosemary, parsley, and garlic, and stir until the... - 44.9041

GETTING READY 1) Cut the vegetables, as desired. MAKING 2) In a large deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. 3) Add veal and brown for 2-3 minutes. 4) Add onion, bay leaf, carrot and garlis and season with pepper and salt. 5) Let the veggies become... - 44.8325

MAKING 1. For making egg pasta- In a bowl combine semolina and wheat flour. 2. Make a well in the center of the flour and add salt and beaten eggs. 3. Blend the ingredients with your hand and make a smooth dough. 4. On a cleaned surface - roll out the pasta... - 44.6624

MAKING 1) In a pot, place the beans, cover with water and bring to a boil. Then simmer on a low heat for about 45 minutes until tender. Drain the beans and reserve 3/4 cup cooking water, keep aside. 2) In a non-metallic bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil,... - 44.5633

MAKING 1. For Preparing Bolognese Meat Sauce 2. Take a pan and add little oil, lightly brown the chopped onion, and cook it with chopped mushrooms and minced meat. 3. Add tomatoes and little wine to the mixture and simmer it on low heat for about 90 minutes.... - 44.4818

In a large skillet heat the oil. Fry the meats thoroughly, drain excess oil. Add the vegetables and continue to cook until vegetables are tender. Add the parsley, tomato, broth, wine, seasonings and Worcestershire. Reduce heat and simmer for 30... - 43.2072

MAKING 1 in a thick-based saucepan, heat the oil. 2 Add in the onion, bacon and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. 3 Increase the heat, and add in the chicken livers and minced beef. 4 Brown them, stirring with a wooden spoon. 5 Pour in the contents of... - 42.8197

MAKING 1 in a thick-based saucepan, heat the oil. 2 Add in the onion, bacon and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. 3 Increase the heat, and add in the chicken livers and minced beef. 4 Brown them, stirring with a wooden spoon. 5 Pour in the contents of... - 42.658

With a sharp, pointed knife, make several small incisions all along the leg of lamb and insert slivers of garlic and sprigs of rosemary. Rub the leg with salt, pepper and oil. Heat the rest of the oil in a pan that can be transferred to the oven later. Brown... - 39.0716

This is traditionally cooked in an earthenware pot but any large heavy pan may be used. Tie the pork leg very firmly to keep it in shape. Put the butter, margarine, oil, chopped onion and carrot, bay leaf and meat (with the salami if used) into the pan and... - 37.4204

1. Brown pork in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to break up meat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes over medium heat or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic, cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and Italian... - 35.8359

Heat olive oil in a large saucepot. Add onion and cook until lightly browned. Add the meat and brown on all sides. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Add bay leaf. Cover and simmer about 2 1/2 hours. Stir tomato paste into sauce. Simmer, uncovered, stirring... - 35.0808

1. In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil and saute the mushroom slices for 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a medium saucepan. 2. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the chicken livers and saute until they are light brown on... - 34.1614

1. In a large nonreactive saucepan or flameproof casserole, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and pancetta and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until pancetta is lightly browned and onion is soft. Add chicken livers, increase heat to medium-high, and cook,... - 31.6605

1. In a large heatproof glass measuring cup, soak the dried porcini in the hot water until softened, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, scoop out the mushrooms and squeeze them to release excess liquid back into the cup. Chop the mushrooms. Reserve the... - 31.1374

Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan. Add the onions and fry until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1 minute. Stir in the bacon and fry, stirring, for 5 minutes. Sprinkle over the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the... - 30.649

1. Preheat the oven to 300° In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil over moderately high heat. Season the goat meat with salt and black pepper and add it to the casserole. Cook over moderately high heat, turning once,... - 29.7264

1. In a large heavy saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft. Add lamb to pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until lamb loses its pinkness. Add wine, raise heat to high, and cook,... - 29.4891

1. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the lamb, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring to break up the meat, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the shallots, onion, thyme and rosemary sprigs and bay... - 26.6828

1. Trim excess fat from pork and beef. In a nonreactive large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork and beef and cook, turning several times to brown evenly, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove meat to a bowl and reserve. Add onion, carrot, and celery and... - 26.0633

Melt the lard in a pan and add the finely chopped onion and the chilli pepper. After 5 minutes, add the pork and stir around until it begins to brown. Now add the chopped tomatoes with their juice and salt to taste and cook for about 30 minutes. Cook the... - 25.2077

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Use 1 tablespoon butter to grease an 18 x 1-inch baking pan. In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil over high heat. Stir polenta into boiling water in a slow steady stream. Reduce heat to medium and continue stirring 5... - 21.2654