Beef & Pesto Ragu

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13

A meaty Beef & Pesto Ragu recipe with pasta

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

693

Sugar

Fat

28g

Beef & Pesto Ragu is a hearty and flavorful meat sauce that is perfect with pasta. The beef provides a good source of protein, iron, and zinc while the red pepper adds some vitamin C. The pesto sauce includes herbs such as basil, which may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This recipe is easy to make and can be enjoyed for a quick and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2.	In a pan over medium heat, cook the beef for 5 minutes or until browned.
3.	Add the onion, garlic paste, and red pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4.	Pour in the passata and simmer for 5 minutes.
5.	Stir in the pesto sauce.
6.	Serve the beef ragu over the cooked pasta.

PROS

This recipe is delicious and easy to make.

Beef provides a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.

Pesto sauce adds a burst of flavor and herbs with potential health benefits.

CONS

Beef can be high in fat, so it is important to choose lean mince.

Pesto sauce can be high in sodium, so use it in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.
Garlic and red pepper may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Pesto sauce typically includes herbs such as basil, which may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

	250 g beef mince
	1 small onion , diced
	1 teaspoon garlic paste
	1 red pepper , diced
	250 ml passata
	1 tablespoon pesto sauce
	120 g pasta