This Easy Beef Ragu only takes 15 minutes to prep, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. The beef cooks in a slow cooker with sauce, then served over pasta and topped with parmesan cheese.
1.25-1.75poundschuck roast- trim off any excess fat and remove the bone if there is one
30oztomato sauce
4garlic cloves thinly sliced
2bay leaves
1teaspoonfennel seeds
¼teaspoonred pepper flakesoptional, I like a little spice
¼teaspoonpepper
8.8ozof pappardelle pasta
Parmesan cheese for toppingoptional
Instructions
Add chuck roast, tomato sauce, garlic cloves, bay leaves, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and pepper into the crockpot and cover.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Cook pasta as directed on packaging.
Remove bay leaves from the crockpot and shred the beef. Salt the sauce to taste.
Divide among 4 bowls and top with Ragu sauce and parmesan cheese, if you choose to use it.
Notes
If you can’t find pappardelle, you can use gemelli, penne, fettuccine, or if all else fails, you can order the noodles at your grocery store on amazon.