Name: Pasta With 15-Minute Meat Sauce
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 4–6
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta; Kosher salt; 1 medium onion, peeled, quartered; 1 celery stalk, quartered; 1 small carrot, peeled, quartered; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ pound ground beef or vegetarian substitute; ½ pound ground pork or vegetarian substitute; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup red wine; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter; Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

This rich 15-minute ragù turns pasta or polenta into a quick hearty dinner any night of the week.

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