Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef Ragu Pasta: Indulgent Comfort Food!
A rich and flavorful slow-cooked shredded beef ragu served over pasta, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 cup diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta of choice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until tender.
- In a slow cooker, place the beef roast, sautéed onions and garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks and mix it with the sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and combine with the beef ragu.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine to the sauce.
- Serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese enhances the taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef Ragu Pasta