143.2…Beef and Mushroom Ragu with Fettuccine

I couldn’t wait to blog about my dinner tonight. It was the perfect dinner on a cold night. Comforting and fabulous.

Beef and Mushroom Ragu with Fettuccine (Serves 4)

Recipe adapted from Real Simple, October 2012

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 14.5-ounce can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce
• grated Parmesan, for serving

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return it to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add the beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until slightly darkened, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until nearly evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes (and their juices) & tomato sauce and simmer until the liquid is slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Add the sauce to the pasta and toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with the Parmesan.

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