“Ragu” is a term used to describe a rich, slowly cooked Italian meat sauce. It’s hearty, intensely flavorful, and, unlike a slowly simmered marinara or tomato sauce, ragu is all about the meat (or a meaty ingredient, like mushrooms!). I learned how to cook ragu 10+ years ago, working at a fine dining Northern Italian restaurant. To this day, it’s one of my favorite things to cook! We’ve shared many ragu recipes over the years here on PWWB, and today we're adding this Slowly Simmered Italian…

Packed with rich, savory flavors. It tastes like it’s been simmering for hours but it only takes about 30 minutes to prepare. Add some penne and a sprinkle of parmesan for a hearty dinner everyone at your table will love.

This easy Italian sausage ragu is packed with flavour and quick to make, coming together in under 30 minutes. Perfect when you're in a rush!

A rich and flavour packed Tuscan sausage ragu made with the most delicious Italian sausages, fennel seeds, red wine and plum tomatoes, cooked to perfection and served with Pici pasta.

Not your mother’s midwestern meat sauce—and also not an Italian grandmother’s bolognese. Sausage ragú is a simple, meaty, flavorful Italian-ish classic that demands a sturdy pasta, a spicy red wine, and a cozy night in.

This classic Neapolitan dish’s heartiness comes from cooking pasta with lentils so that the starches thicken the liquid into something creamier and richer than a basic lentil soup. There are many versions of this peasant food, including ones with pancetta, carrots, parsley or Parmesan rinds; some also use a hodgepodge of pasta shapes from half-empty boxes — it’s a true pantry meal. Brown lentils will fall apart more quickly than green, but they’ll create a luscious sauce either way. Stir the…

Experience the rich flavors of Tuscan Ragu! This hearty, traditional Italian sauce is made with tender meat, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic herbs, creating a perfect pairing for your favorite pasta. 👉 Ready to savor the taste of Tuscany? Click for the full recipe and tips to make your ragu unforgettable! #TuscanRagu #ItalianCuisine #PastaRecipes #ComfortFood #HomemadeSauce #SlowCooked #AuthenticFlavors #HeartyMeals #FoodieFavorites #ItalianCooking

The best sausage and pasta recipe for two. Add a hint of smoked paprika and with the fennel seeds you'll get a more interesting sauce than anything you can buy. Rigatoni is the perfect pasta shape for holding onto the sauce - so grab a fork and enjoy!

Sausage Ragu with Pappardelle is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that brings together the rich, savory taste of Italian ... Read more

Smoky chorizo and crispy sausage all cooked down in a rich tomato stew with chunky rigatoni. Why didn’t we think of this before?