Ragù recipes
A ragù is a rich and versatile (usually) meat sauce. We’ve got ones made with beef short rib, pork, rabbit, duck and more. Whether you’re after bolognese or a sausage sauce, find the ragù of your dreams here.
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Slow cooked beef recipes
Leftover beef ragù rigatoni
This beef brisket ragù is made with leftover batch-cooked meat, making it speedy to put together and meltingly tender.
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Ragù recipes
Lamb ragù
Our lamb ragù recipe uses slow-cooked lamb shoulder to make the perfect rich sauce for pasta. Make a few days ahead to let the flavours meld.
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Favourite lamb recipes
Paccheri pasta with lamb ragù
This lamb ragù develops its rich flavours during a long, slow simmer. Patience will be seriously rewarded, with a bowl of incredible pasta.
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Venison recipes
Venison and tomato ragù with polenta
This comforting Italian-style venison ragù includes fennel and tomatoes for a brightness and acidity that balances the rich, gamey venison.
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Batch cooking recipes
Gochujang pork ragù
Ragù is transformed in this pasta recipe with Korean gochujang paste. The complex depth of heat and umami lift the trad pasta sauce to exciting new heights.
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Slow cook recipes
Beef cheek and bean ragù
Perfect with pasta or crusty bread, this rich beef cheek and cannellini bean ragu can be cooked in the oven or simmer in the slow cooker.
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Ragù recipes
Pulled harissa lamb ragù
This gorgeously rich, slow-cooked lamb ragu is easy to make and uses Belazu rose harissa for an extra spicy kick.
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Gnocchi recipes
Roman-style gnocchi with sausage ragù
Sausage ragù topped with cheesy gnocchi and sprinkled with basil leaves is just the sort of dish to get you ready for the weekend.
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Discover one-pots
Beef shin and ale ragù
This beef shin and ale ragù recipe makes enough for 12 people, so serve at a dinner party or freeze the other half for another day.
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Winter pasta recipes
Slow-cooked duck ragù
This gorgeously rich, slow-cooked duck ragù couldn't be easier to make and is great for using up leftover gravy and stock.
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Lasagne recipes
Rabbit ragù lasagne
We've used rabbit in the rich ragû for its deep, gamey flavour, which stands up well next to the grana padano béchamel and deep, tomatoey sauce.
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Bolognese recipes
Beef, veal and Italian sausage ragù
This rich ragu recipe is packed with flavour and made from a mixture of beef and rose veal mince, plus Italian sausage and red wine.
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Nourishing winter recipes
Classic ragù and mozzarella pasta bake
A twist on bolognese to feed the whole family – with leftovers to spare! A rich ragu is stirred through pasta then baked. Make it vegetarian, too.
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Midweek meal recipes
Fennel, chilli and sausage ragù
Whip up this comforting ragù recipe in no time using sausagemeat for maximum flavour. Feel free to add more chilli flakes for an extra fiery kick.
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Pork mince recipes
Easy mince ragu
Whip up a pot of our wonderful mince ragu, serve half for dinner and freeze the rest. Great for midweek meals in a hurry!
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Vegetarian versions of classic recipes
Mushroom, lentil and walnut ragù (vegan)
Elly Pear's vegan bolognese-style ragu sauce can be used in all the ways a meaty sauce can be, in lasagne, on spaghetti or served with mashed potatoes.
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