Best Easy Reginette al Ragù Recipe

Wavy-edged pasta ribbons in a slow-simmered meat ragù fit for royalty. This high protein mediterranean family dish delivers rich, layered flavor that improves with reheating.

Cook 105 min Difficulty NORMAL 480 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • reginette pasta 12 oz
  • ground beef (80/20) 8 oz
  • ground pork 4 oz
  • yellow onion 1 pieces
  • carrot 1 pieces
  • celery stalk 1 pieces
  • whole milk 0.5 cup
  • dry red wine 0.5 cup
  • crushed tomatoes 1.25 cups
  • parmesan cheese 0.5 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp
  • kosher salt 1 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
  • bay leaf 1 pieces
  • nutmeg 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 54 g 45%
Protein 22 g 18%
Fat 18 g 37%
Serving size 350g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Finely dice the onion, carrot, and celery. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for 6 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are soft and fragrant.

  3. 3

    Increase the heat to medium-high, add ground beef and pork, and cook while breaking up meat with a spatula. Brown for about 8 minutes until no pink remains.

  4. 4

    Pour in red wine; allow to simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in milk and cook, stirring, until mostly absorbed—this keeps the ragù tender.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add crushed tomatoes and bay leaf; bring to a gentle simmer, then decrease heat to low. Cover partially and cook for 1.5–2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes to prevent sticking.

  6. 6

    Boil reginette pasta in salted water until just al dente (cook about 1 minute less than package instructions). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.

  7. 7

    Remove bay leaf from ragù. Toss drained pasta with ragù in the pot over medium-low heat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for silky texture.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The reginette pasta and the slow-cooked blend of ground beef and pork define Reginette al Ragù’s identity. The pasta’s wavy edges hold the rich, layered meat ragù, while classic aromatics and tomatoes create authentic depth.
Q. What’s most important when simmering the ragù?
Gentle, prolonged simmering over low heat (1.5–2 hours) allows flavors to meld while keeping the meat tender. Stir every 20 minutes to prevent sticking or scorching, and partially cover to manage moisture loss.
Q. How do I prevent the pasta and ragù from drying out?
Reserve some pasta cooking water and only finish the pasta in the ragù over medium-low heat. Gradually add reserved water if the sauce thickens too much to ensure a silky, cohesive texture.
Q. How many calories and how much protein per serving?
Each serving provides about 480 kcal, with 22g protein, 54g carbs, and 18g fat, offering a high protein Mediterranean option with a balanced macronutrient profile.
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