Ragu Napoletano

Name: Ragu Napoletano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 -4 pounds pork spare ribs (cut into 4 sections (Pork Shoulder can be substituted for ribs)); 2 pounds beef chuck (cut into 2 inch chunks); 1 pound mild Italian sausage meat ( removed from casing); 2 cups onion (small dice); 1 cup carrot (peeled and small dice); 3 tablespoons garlic (finely minced); ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups dry red wine; 84 ounces peeled whole tomatoes in juice (I used D.O.P. San Marzano- crushed by hand ); 3 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped); romano cheese (for serving); fresh Italian parsley (finely chopped for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h 30min

Ragu Napoletano is a hearty meat sauce made with beef, pork, and Italian sausage that's slowly simmered with tomatoes, herbs, and seasonings, creating a rich and flavorful meat sauce that the whole family will love.

Updated at: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:06:00 GMT