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Ragu Recipes

Explore our collection of ragu recipes, with rich, slow-cooked sauces made with juicy meat, tomatoes, and herbs. Whether you're after a classic Bolognese or a twist on tradition, these hearty Italian dishes are perfect for cosy, satisfying meals.

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Beef Ragu Recipes
Sausage Ragu Recipes
Lamb Ragu Recipes
Pork Ragu Recipes
Top-Rated Ragu Recipes

Beef Ragu Recipes

Beef ragu is a classic choice for a slow-cooked sauce packed with rich, mouthwatering flavour.
Hearty Beef Ragu Pie
with Sliced Mushrooms and Mashed Potato
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
45 minutes | Easy | 873 kcal
Easy Cheesy Beef & Pork Ragu Loaded Ciabattas
with Baby Leaf and Carrot Ribbon Salad
NEW
20 minutes | Medium | 724 kcal
Easy Pulled Beef Ragu and Fresh Tagliatelle
with Oven-Ready Garlic Baguettes
NEW
20 minutes | Easy | 961 kcal
Super Quick Spaghetti Beef Ragu
with Italian Style Cheese
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
15 minutes | Medium | 750 kcal
Oven-Cooked Beef Ragu and Spaghetti
with Mixed Herbs, Olives and Greek Salad Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 873 kcal
Cheesy Beef Mince Ragu Stew
with Mushrooms and Ciabatta Dippers
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
25 minutes | Easy | 709 kcal
Oven-Cooked Greek Style Beef Ragu and Spaghetti
with Mixed Herbs, Olives and Greek Salad Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 866 kcal
Spiced Tomato Beef Mince Ragu
with Peas, Cheese and Buttery Mash
RAPID
| FAMILY FRIENDLY
20 minutes | Easy | 771 kcal
Hearty Beef Ragu Pie
with Sliced Mushrooms and Mashed Potato
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
45 minutes | Easy | 873 kcal
Easy Cheesy Beef & Pork Ragu Loaded Ciabattas
with Baby Leaf and Carrot Ribbon Salad
NEW
20 minutes | Medium | 724 kcal
Easy Pulled Beef Ragu and Fresh Tagliatelle
with Oven-Ready Garlic Baguettes
NEW
20 minutes | Easy | 961 kcal
Super Quick Spaghetti Beef Ragu
with Italian Style Cheese
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
15 minutes | Medium | 750 kcal
Oven-Cooked Beef Ragu and Spaghetti
with Mixed Herbs, Olives and Greek Salad Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 873 kcal
Cheesy Beef Mince Ragu Stew
with Mushrooms and Ciabatta Dippers
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
25 minutes | Easy | 709 kcal
Oven-Cooked Greek Style Beef Ragu and Spaghetti
with Mixed Herbs, Olives and Greek Salad Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 866 kcal
Spiced Tomato Beef Mince Ragu
with Peas, Cheese and Buttery Mash
RAPID
| FAMILY FRIENDLY
20 minutes | Easy | 771 kcal

Further Beef Ragu Recipes

Upside Down Pasta Bake
Super Quick Beef Ragu
BBQ Beef Ragu Rigatoni
Beef Ragu Penne
Baked Beef & Gnocchi Ragu
Beef, Mushroom and Red Wine Ragu
Tomato-Garlic Beef Ragu
Beef Ragu Rigatoni
Cheesy Beef Mince Ragu
Easy Cheesy Beef Ragu Loaded Ciabattas
Greek Style Beef and Olive Ragu
Super Sonic Spaghetti, Beef and Mushroom Ragu
Cheesy Beef Mince Ragu
Quick Penne Beef and Pork Ragu
Easy Cheesy Beef Ragu Loaded Ciabattas
Central American Style Beef Ragu
Greek Style Beef and Olive Ragu
Quick Penne Beef & Pork Ragu
Upside Down Winter Warmer Pasta Bake
Upside Down Winter Warmer Pasta Bake
Hearty Beef Ragu Pie
Easy Pulled Beef Ragu and Fresh Tagliatelle

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Lamb Ragu Recipes

For a richer take on the traditional Italian sauce, try lamb ragu, perfect when you’re cooking to impress.
Greek Inspired Lamb Ragu Jacky-P
with Tomato and Pea Shoot Salad
WEIGHTWATCHERS
40 minutes | Medium | 529 kcal
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
with Penne Pasta
RAPID
20 minutes | Medium | 735 kcal
Cinnamon Lamb Ragu
with Rigatoni and Feta
35 minutes | Medium | 345 kcal
Greek Lamb & Lentil Ragu
with Tzatziki
40 minutes | Medium | 756 kcal
Rosemary Lamb
with Pelagonia Roasted Red Pepper Ragu
40 minutes |
Spaghettini with Fennel and Lamb Ragu
40 minutes |
Roasted Pepper and Lamb Ragu
with Rosemary and Penne Rigate (Swap)
30 minutes | Easy
Umbrian Inspired Lamb Ragù and Gnocchi
with Mushrooms and Rocket
CALORIE SMART
35 minutes | Easy | 586 kcal
Greek Inspired Lamb Ragu Jacky-P
with Tomato and Pea Shoot Salad
WEIGHTWATCHERS
40 minutes | Medium | 529 kcal
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
with Penne Pasta
RAPID
20 minutes | Medium | 735 kcal
Cinnamon Lamb Ragu
with Rigatoni and Feta
35 minutes | Medium | 345 kcal
Greek Lamb & Lentil Ragu
with Tzatziki
40 minutes | Medium | 756 kcal
Rosemary Lamb
with Pelagonia Roasted Red Pepper Ragu
40 minutes |
Spaghettini with Fennel and Lamb Ragu
40 minutes |
Roasted Pepper and Lamb Ragu
with Rosemary and Penne Rigate (Swap)
30 minutes | Easy
Umbrian Inspired Lamb Ragù and Gnocchi
with Mushrooms and Rocket
CALORIE SMART
35 minutes | Easy | 586 kcal

Further Lamb Ragu Recipes

Umbrian Inspired Lamb Ragù and Gnocchi
Easy Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Easy Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Greek Inspired Lamb Ragu Jacket Potato
Easy Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Greek Inspired Lamb Ragu Jacky-P
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Greek Inspired Lamb Ragu Jacky-P
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Greek Inspired Lamb Ragu Jacky-P
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu with Penne
Lamb and Mushroom Ragu

Pork Ragu Recipes

Succulent and full of flavour, pork ragu is perfect for a melt-in-the-mouth sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta or gnocchi.
Easy Cheesy Beef & Pork Ragu Loaded Ciabattas
with Baby Leaf and Carrot Ribbon Salad
NEW
20 minutes | Medium | 724 kcal
Oven-Cooked Greek Style Pork Ragu and Spaghetti
with Mixed Herbs, Olives and Greek Salad Cheese
HIGH PROTEIN
| NEW
| FAMILY FRIENDLY
40 minutes | Easy | 920 kcal
Spiced Pork and Spinach Ragu
with Spaghetti and Cheese
15 minutes | Medium | 809 kcal
Herby Pork and Bacon Lardon Ragu
with Linguine and Cheese
FAMILY FRIENDLY
35 minutes | Medium | 943 kcal
Spiced Tomato Pork Mince Ragu
with Peas, Cheese and Buttery Mash
RAPID
| FAMILY FRIENDLY
20 minutes | Easy | 825 kcal
Ultimate Pork Ragu and Fresh Tagliatelle
with Mushrooms, Crispy Bacon, Garlic Ciabatta and Pesto
40 minutes | Easy | 952 kcal
Spicy Pork and Spinach Ragu
with Pappardelle and Cheese
RAPID
20 minutes | Medium | 771 kcal
Herby Pork Ragu
with Pappardelle
35 minutes | Medium | 747 kcal
Easy Cheesy Beef & Pork Ragu Loaded Ciabattas
with Baby Leaf and Carrot Ribbon Salad
NEW
20 minutes | Medium | 724 kcal
Oven-Cooked Greek Style Pork Ragu and Spaghetti
with Mixed Herbs, Olives and Greek Salad Cheese
HIGH PROTEIN
| NEW
| FAMILY FRIENDLY
40 minutes | Easy | 920 kcal
Spiced Pork and Spinach Ragu
with Spaghetti and Cheese
15 minutes | Medium | 809 kcal
Herby Pork and Bacon Lardon Ragu
with Linguine and Cheese
FAMILY FRIENDLY
35 minutes | Medium | 943 kcal
Spiced Tomato Pork Mince Ragu
with Peas, Cheese and Buttery Mash
RAPID
| FAMILY FRIENDLY
20 minutes | Easy | 825 kcal
Ultimate Pork Ragu and Fresh Tagliatelle
with Mushrooms, Crispy Bacon, Garlic Ciabatta and Pesto
40 minutes | Easy | 952 kcal
Spicy Pork and Spinach Ragu
with Pappardelle and Cheese
RAPID
20 minutes | Medium | 771 kcal
Herby Pork Ragu
with Pappardelle
35 minutes | Medium | 747 kcal

Further Pork Ragu Recipes

Beetroot and Pork Ragu
Pork Ragu
Tuscan Pappardelle with Rich Fennel Pork Ragu
Penne Rigate
Ultimate Pork, Bacon and Mushroom Ragu Linguine
Greek Style Pork and Olive Ragu
Quick Penne Beef and Pork Ragu
Central American Style Pork Ragu
Quick Penne Beef & Pork Ragu
Greek Style Pork and Olive Ragu
Greek Style Pork and Olive Ragu
Easy Cheesy Beef & Pork Ragu Loaded Ciabattas
Spiced Tomato Pork Mince Ragu
Presto Herby Pork Ragu
Herby Pork Ragu
Spiced Tomato Pork Mince Ragu
Spiced Tomato Pork Mince Ragu
Oven-Cooked Greek Style Pork Ragu and Spaghetti
Oven-Cooked Greek Style Pork Ragu and Spaghetti
Spiced Tomato Pork Mince Ragu
Oven-Cooked Greek Style Pork Ragu and Spaghetti
Oven-Cooked Pork Ragu and Spaghetti

Top-Rated Ragu Recipes

These are the best ragu recipes that have been tried, tested and loved by our HelloFresh customers.
Hearty Beef Ragu Pie
with Sliced Mushrooms and Mashed Potato
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
45 minutes | Easy | 873 kcal
Easy Cheesy Beef & Pork Ragu Loaded Ciabattas
with Baby Leaf and Carrot Ribbon Salad
NEW
20 minutes | Medium | 724 kcal
Spiced Tomato Veggie Mince Ragu
with Peas, Cheese and Buttery Mash
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| VEGGIE
20 minutes | Easy | 671 kcal
Cheesy Veggie Mince Ragu Stew
with Mushrooms and Rice
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| HIGH PROTEIN
| VEGGIE
25 minutes | Easy | 685 kcal
Easy Pulled Beef Ragu and Fresh Tagliatelle
with Oven-Ready Garlic Baguettes
NEW
20 minutes | Easy | 961 kcal
Super Quick Spaghetti Beef Ragu
with Italian Style Cheese
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
15 minutes | Medium | 750 kcal
Oven-Cooked Beef Ragu and Spaghetti
with Mixed Herbs, Olives and Greek Salad Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 873 kcal
Oven-Cooked Greek Style Beef Ragu and Spaghetti
with Mixed Herbs, Olives and Greek Salad Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 866 kcal
Hearty Beef Ragu Pie
with Sliced Mushrooms and Mashed Potato
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
45 minutes | Easy | 873 kcal
Easy Cheesy Beef & Pork Ragu Loaded Ciabattas
with Baby Leaf and Carrot Ribbon Salad
NEW
20 minutes | Medium | 724 kcal
Spiced Tomato Veggie Mince Ragu
with Peas, Cheese and Buttery Mash
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| VEGGIE
20 minutes | Easy | 671 kcal
Cheesy Veggie Mince Ragu Stew
with Mushrooms and Rice
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| HIGH PROTEIN
| VEGGIE
25 minutes | Easy | 685 kcal
Easy Pulled Beef Ragu and Fresh Tagliatelle
with Oven-Ready Garlic Baguettes
NEW
20 minutes | Easy | 961 kcal
Super Quick Spaghetti Beef Ragu
with Italian Style Cheese
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
15 minutes | Medium | 750 kcal
Oven-Cooked Beef Ragu and Spaghetti
with Mixed Herbs, Olives and Greek Salad Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 873 kcal
Oven-Cooked Greek Style Beef Ragu and Spaghetti
with Mixed Herbs, Olives and Greek Salad Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 866 kcal

Further Top-Rated Ragu Recipes

Oven-Cooked Greek Style Pork Ragu and Spaghetti
Spiced Pork and Spinach Ragu
Rich Sausage Meat and Bacon Ragu Al Forno
Rich Sausage Meat Ragu Al Forno
Herby Sausage and Bacon Ragu
Bacon Penne Ragu Alforno
Penne Bacon Ragu Alforno
Herby Pork and Bacon Lardon Ragu
Spiced Tomato Beef Mince Ragu
Spiced Tomato Pork Mince Ragu
Ultimate Pork Ragu and Fresh Tagliatelle
Upside Down Pasta Bake
Penne Ragu Alforno with Bacon Lardons
Greek Inspired Lamb Ragu Jacky-P
Penne Ragu Alforno
Super Quick Beef Ragu
Spicy Pork and Spinach Ragu
Veggie Ragu Pasta Bake with Chorizo
Tuscan Style Duck Ragu
BBQ Beef Ragu Rigatoni
Duck Ragu Tagliatelle
Herby Pork Ragu

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Ragu Recipe FAQs

What is in a ragu sauce?

Ragu sauce typically contains slow-cooked meat, onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, wine, and herbs, creating a rich and hearty flavour.

Does ragu sauce have meat?

Yes, traditional ragu contains meat, commonly beef, pork, or a combination of both.

What do I serve with ragu?

Ragu is commonly served with pasta such as tagliatelle, pappardelle, or rigatoni, but it also pairs well with polenta or creamy mashed potatoes.

Can you freeze beef ragu?

Yes, beef ragu freezes very well and can be stored for up to three months in an airtight container.

Are ragu and Bolognese the same?

Ragu is a general term for meat-based sauces, while Bolognese is a specific type of ragu from Bologna, usually made with minced meat, milk, and a touch of tomato.

Can you use ragu for lasagne?

Yes, ragu is often used as the meat layer in traditional lasagne recipes.

Does ragu have dairy?

Some variations of ragu, such as Bolognese, include milk or cream, but not all ragu recipes contain dairy.

Does ragu have tomatoes?

Yes, most ragu recipes include tomatoes, either as passata, chopped tomatoes, or tomato paste, to enrich the sauce.

How long should you simmer ragu?

Ragu should be simmered slowly for at least 1.5 to 3 hours to develop deep flavour and tenderise the meat.

How thick should ragu be?

Ragu should be thick and hearty, with a rich, clingy texture that coats the pasta well, neither watery nor too dry.

How much ragu should I serve per person?

Aim to serve around 100-125g of ragu sauce per person, depending on appetite and pasta type.

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