Quick Vegetable Beef Ragu
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Directions
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven/ large skillet with high sides over medium heat.
Add onions, garlic, and ground beef. Sauté until ground beef no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
Add 3-5 vegetables: carrot, celery, mushrooms, zucchini, and/or bell to skillet then turn heat up to medium-high. Season with salt and pepper then sauté until vegetables are tender, 5 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, marinara sauce, spinach (optional), and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Place a lid partially on top and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente then serve tossed with ragu or top with ragu.
Garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, as desired.