Beef and Mushroom Ragu with Pappardelle
Total Time: 30 minutesYield: 4 Servings
Source: Real Simple, October 2012
Category: Pasta
Ingredients
1⁄2 pound Pappardelle2 tablespoons Olive Oil
10 ounces Button Mushrooms (quartered)
1⁄2 whole Onion (chopped)
1⁄2 pound Ground Beef
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1⁄4 cup White Wine
14 1⁄2 ounces Diced Tomatoes
1⁄3 cup Parmesan Cheese
1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
1⁄2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return it to the pot.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until slightly darkened, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until nearly evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes (and their juices) and simmer until the liquid is slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the sauce to the pasta and toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with the Parmesan.