Ragu Napoletano/ Basic Tomato Sauce

pomdoro
pomdoro @cook_3735574

Ragù Napoletano has many variations, even in the same family. This recipe is the most basic with variations. If you try this, you will taste ragù as eaten in home kitchens in Napoli.

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Ingredients

1 hour 30 mins
6 servings
  1. 2 lbmixed meat (pork rump and veal) 1 kilo
  2. 1/4 cupextra virgin olive oil
  3. 1 eachsmall onion
  4. 3 eachgarlic (or more to taste)
  5. 1 cupwhite wine
  6. 32 oztomato puree
  7. 3 lbpeeled roma tomatoes (in glass jars 3 x 750 gr)
  8. 3 eachparsley sprigs fresh (option 1)
  9. 3 eachbasil sprigs (option two)
  10. 1 eachsalt to taste

Cooking Instructions

1 hour 30 mins
  1. 1

    Ragu Napoletano has many variations, even in the same family. This recipe is the most basic with variations. If you try this, you will taste ragù as eaten in home kitchens in Napoli. I hope you enjoy.

  2. 2

    In a large heavy pot, add oil, onion, garlic and the mix of meat.

  3. 3

    Allow to cook on medium high for approximately 10 minutes. Add the wine.

  4. 4

    Allow wine to evaporate and then remove the garlic. Add the tomato puree and peeled tomatoes. (add parsley sprigs now, option one)

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil and then turn down and keep a gentle boil for at least two hours. Once the ragù has thickened, add basil (option two) and salt.

  6. 6

    Remove the meat and any herbs from the sauce. This is served as a second plate. The ragù can be used over pasta as a first, and enough left over for use in other dishes throughout the week.

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chefmiketwo
chefmiketwo @cook_3183731
Lovely! Delicious and easy to prepare. Well worth making now that fall is here. I enjoy serving this with penne pasta.

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