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Beef Ragu with Ravioli

Teresa Ambra

Beef Ragu with Ravioli is a fantastic recipe. This entree features a very quick homemade ragu sauce and packaged ravioli. It comes together in a snap making it delightful for week night dinners. If you’re a pasta lover like me, this is a great way to get dynamic Italian flavors with a zesty and delicious twist.

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I made this tasty dish back in April when we were all home due to Corona Virus. I wanted a recipe that was sufficient for a family of four (not eight or ten). I had the recipe ready to eat in about 40 minutes. I love quick and easy recipes, and this one truly was. It’s mostly a dump and go recipe for the sauce. If you start your water boiling for the pasta when you beginning to cook the sauce, everything will be done at the same time.

We thought this quick and easy pasta dinner was delightful to the taste buds, yet not a budget crusher. You can use cooking wine or beef broth according to your personal preference. It’s hearty, filling and completely satisfying. I served it with Herb Roasted Squash and both recipes turned out wonderfully. Needless to say, we enjoyed a superb dinner that night.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli is a terrific beef pasta dish that your family will love. This entree is kid-friendly and one I even recommend for company, Sunday dinners or week nights when your schedule is hectic. You’ll be drooling from the first bite. 🙂

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Beef Ragu with Ravioli is a fantastic entree.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

I served it with Herb Roasted Squash. Both were mouthwatering.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

A little parmesan cheese sprinkled over top brought out the Italian flavors we love in pasta.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Beef Ragu with Ravioli is kid-friendly. Everyone will enjoy this entree.

Here’s what I did.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

I used these ingredients.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Fry ground beef, onion and garlic together until beef is no longer pink. Drain any grease. (I used 96% lean ground beef so I had NO grease to drain.)

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Add tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, rosemary, salt, sugar and red cooking wine, if using. Otherwise, substitute beef broth.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Add beef broth.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Stir ingredients to combine. Cook, uncovered over low to medium heat for about 30 minutes until sauce ingredients cook down.

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Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a large sauce pan. Cook ravioli according to package directions.

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Drain ravioli.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Here the ragu sauce is done.

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Place ravioli on a large serving platter.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Pile ragu sauce over top of ravioli. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese to serve.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Beef Ragu with Ravioli is irresistible. This mouthwatering dish will knock your socks off!

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

I served Beef Ragu with Ravioli with Herb Roasted Squash.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

This easy pasta dish is great for week night dinners when you’re short on time.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

This is also an excellent dish for company or Sunday family dinners. Herb Roasted Squash is a great side dish for it.

Here’s the recipe.

BEEF RAGU WITH RAVIOLI

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home, Quick Cooking, 2008.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Beef Ragu with Ravioli

Teresa Ambra
Beef Ragu with Ravioli is outstanding. This quick and easy "dump and go" recipe is terrific to the taste buds and is ready for the table in about 45 minutes. It's kid-friendly and wonderful for week-night dinners. If you're a pasta lover, you'll swoon over this sumptuous version of ravioli.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Beef Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 783 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 hamburger chopper to cut meat down in small pieces while frying
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 large stock pot with lid
  • 1 colander
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. 96% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 lb. Roma (plum) tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red cooking wine or additional beef broth
  • 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 2 tsp. fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 20 oz. pkg. refrigerated cheese ravioli
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook beef and onion until beef is no longer pink.
  • Use a hamburger chopper to break meat down in small pieces while frying.
  • Drain any grease.
  • Add tomatoes, beef broth, wine or additional broth, tomato paste, rosemary, granulated sugar, garlic and salt.
  • Bring ingredients to a boil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
  • Cook ravioli according to package directions.
  • Drain in colander.
  • Spread cooked ravioli out on a serving platter.
  • Top with Ragu sauce.
  • Sprinkle with grated or shaved parmesan cheese, as desired.

Notes

NOTE: When using 96% beef, there is rarely any grease to drain.
 
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 783kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 53gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 1975mgPotassium: 1236mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1774IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 20mg
Keyword beef, cheese, main dish, pasta, ravioli, spaghetti sauce
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

If you enjoy Italian fare, you’ll love this quick and easy recipe.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Beef Ragu with Ravioli paired perfectly with Herb Roasted Squash.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

We loved how this recipe turned out.

Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Every forkful is hearty, satisfying and filling! Even the Herb Roasted Squash was fantastic!

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Beef Ragu with Ravioli | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #pasta entree can be ready to serve in about 40 minutes! Delicious #beef #recipe is kid-friendly & terrific for company or week night dinners when you're short on time. #GroundBeef #CheeseRavioli #BeefRaguWithRavioli #EasyWeeknightDinner

Beef Ragu with Ravioli

Teresa Ambra
Beef Ragu with Ravioli is outstanding. This quick and easy "dump and go" recipe is terrific to the taste buds and is ready for the table in about 45 minutes. It's kid-friendly and wonderful for week-night dinners. If you're a pasta lover, you'll swoon over this sumptuous version of ravioli.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Beef Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 783 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 hamburger chopper to cut meat down in small pieces while frying
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 large stock pot with lid
  • 1 colander
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. 96% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 lb. Roma (plum) tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red cooking wine or additional beef broth
  • 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 2 tsp. fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 20 oz. pkg. refrigerated cheese ravioli
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook beef and onion until beef is no longer pink.
  • Use a hamburger chopper to break meat down in small pieces while frying.
  • Drain any grease.
  • Add tomatoes, beef broth, wine or additional broth, tomato paste, rosemary, granulated sugar, garlic and salt.
  • Bring ingredients to a boil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
  • Cook ravioli according to package directions.
  • Drain in colander.
  • Spread cooked ravioli out on a serving platter.
  • Top with Ragu sauce.
  • Sprinkle with grated or shaved parmesan cheese, as desired.

Notes

NOTE: When using 96% beef, there is rarely any grease to drain.
 
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 783kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 53gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 1975mgPotassium: 1236mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1774IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 20mg
Keyword beef, cheese, main dish, pasta, ravioli, spaghetti sauce
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

2 Comments

  • Angelina

    June 19, 2020 at 11:35 am

    I’m definitely going to try yours, Teresa! I’ve always taken pride in my Ragu, which I’ve personally developed over the years,. Yours also sounds incredibly delicious, & much less complicated than mine. I’m sure it will be a huge hit with my family, and a recipe which I’ll use often. Thank you, & many Blessings to you & your lovely family. 🙂

    1. Teresa

      June 20, 2020 at 10:16 am

      Thank you Angelina. It’s really a simple and easy recipe, that’s for sure. We really enjoyed it.

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