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.
Ragu
A deeply simmered tomato and meat sauce.
At the table
Shared dish, personal versions
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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.