Beef

Beef Ragu with Ravioli

This sweet, no-stress sauce from our Test Kitchen tastes like it was simmering all day! Serve it over your favorite refrigerated or frozen ravioli for an easy meal maker.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 pound plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine or additional beef broth
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli
  • grated parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, broth, wine, tomato paste, rosemary, sugar, garlic and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain. Serve with meat sauce. If desired, sprinkle with cheese .