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14 May 2026 Son güncelleme: 05 August 2026

This ragù, where diced lamb is sautéed with onion, carrot, and celery, then simmered for hours over low heat in tomato sauce, is one of the patience-demanding yet extremely satisfying classics of Italian cuisine. An impressive main course for guest tables.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Sear the meat

10 min

Sear the cubed lamb in olive oil in batches over high heat until browned on all sides, then remove from the pot.

2

Sauté the vegetables

10 min

In the same pot, sauté the onion, carrot, celery stalk and garlic until softened; add the tomato paste and sauté for 2 more minutes.

3

Cook low and slow

150 min

Return the meat to the pot and add the tomatoes, stock, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt and black pepper; cover and cook over low heat until the meat is fork-tender. Note: stir occasionally to make sure it doesn't stick, and add hot water a little at a time if needed.

4

Boil the pasta

12 min

While the sauce cooks, boil the pappardelle or tagliatelle in plenty of salted water for the package time, then drain.

5

Combine and serve

3 min

Remove the bay leaves and toss the sauce with the pasta, then serve hot with plenty of grated parmesan.

Reminder

Important: Don't overcrowd the pot when searing the meat — if you don't cook it in batches, it will release its juices and boil instead of browning. The sauce should simmer on low heat for at least 2-2.5 hours; shortening the time will leave the meat insufficiently tender. Allergen: contains dairy (parmesan) and wheat (gluten).

Editor's Note Editörün Notu

If you prepare the sauce a day ahead and let it rest in the fridge, the flavors meld together, and reheating and serving it the next day gives an even deeper taste.

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#Meal for Guests #Italian #Tomato Sauce
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