Simple Beef Ragù
with Spinach and Roasted Sweet Peppers- Wheat
- Milk
Tonight's main course is a simple but rich sauce based on beef and sweetened with roasted peppers to create a restaurant-worthy plate of pasta.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Beef
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
1 unit(s)
Crushed Tomatoes
170 g
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
56 g
Baby Spinach
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit(s)
Beef Broth Concentrate
½ tsp
Garlic Salt
Not included in your delivery
1 tsp
Sugar*
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups warm water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch slices. Add peppers and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to an unlined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Roast peppers in the middle of the oven, stirring halfway through, until tender, 14-16 min.
Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then beef. Cook, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Carefully drain and discard excess fat. Season beef with salt and pepper, to taste.
Meanwhile, add spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return spaghetti to the same pot, off heat.
Add crushed tomatoes, broth concentrate, half the garlic salt (use all for 4 ppl) and 1 tsp (2 tsp) sugar to the pan with beef.Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 6-8 min.
Add roasted peppers, spinach, ragù sauce and reserved pasta water to the pot with spaghetti. Stir until spinach wilts, 1-2 min.Season pepper, to taste.
Divide spaghetti between bowls.Sprinkle Parmesan over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, but some found it a bit bland. Consider adding Italian herbs, chili flakes, or fresh garlic to boost flavor.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and simple this meal was to prepare, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Try adding mushrooms and onions to the sauce for extra depth. Some recommend using only beef instead of the beef-pork combo.
- Leftovers: The dish reheats well, with several customers noting they had plenty for multiple meals.
- Portions: While many found the portions generous, some mentioned there wasn't enough pasta or sauce for their liking.
