"A slow cooked Beef Ragu recipe combines a sofrito made with onions, celery, carrots, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs mixed with tender melt in your mouth beef roast...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 lb. chuck roast
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 medium onion finely chopped
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2 large carrots peeled and finely chopped
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2 medium ribs celery finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic minced
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1 cup dry red wine (I use a blend)
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1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
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1 cup low sodium beef broth
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
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¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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2 bay leaves
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16 ounces pappardelle pasta
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Parmesan cheese (optional)
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fresh thyme (optional)
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chopped fresh basil (optiona)