Ragu That Rocks

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

A hearty and flavorful pasta sauce featuring tender ground beef, crushed tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this ragu offers rich, savory flavors with a hint of Italian seasoning that will satisfy all pasta lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 jar or can of prepared spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 8 oz. can sliced mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain thoroughly.
  2. Combine cooked ground beef with prepared spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, parsley, garlic, oregano, Italian seasoning, sliced mushrooms, and olive oil in a pot.
  3. Bring to a light boil, stirring occasionally.
  4. Lower heat to a low simmer and cook for 45 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

651 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.2g 42% DV
Total Fat 45.7g 59% DV
Carbs 49.4g 18% DV
Fiber 20.4g 73% DV
Sugar 4.6g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 920.3mg 40% DV
Potassium 2174.8mg 46% DV
Cholesterol 31.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 58.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 45.3mg 50% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 575mg 44% DV
Iron 24.5mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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