Ragu

A deeply simmered tomato and meat sauce.

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At the table

Shared dish, personal versions

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What it holds

Ragu carries the quiet confidence of home cooking: tasting as you go, letting time deepen the sauce, and trusting your own kitchen instincts.

At the table

Serve ragu with pasta, polenta, or bread for soaking up the sauce. It is the kind of dish that can sit at the center of a Sunday meal without needing to be showy.

Variations

Use all beef, all pork, a mix of meats, or plant-based ground meat. Some versions include wine, milk, pancetta, herbs, or a longer simmer.

What remains

A good ragu does not need to be complicated. It asks for attention, time, and a willingness to let simple ingredients become something generous.