Go Back
+ servings
American-style creamy ragu

American-Style Creamy Beef Ragu with Cottage Cheese Recipe

American-Style Creamy Beef Ragu is a 30-minute protein powerhouse that gives all the satisfaction of a smooth, creamy, tomato sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 631.9 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Large pan
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Large pot
  • Stand blender ((or handheld blender))

Ingredients
 
 

  • 450 g noodles rotini or rigatoni
  • 450 g lean ground beef
  • ½ red bell pepper
  • ½ green bell pepper
  • ½ yellow onion
  • 2 tsp Montreal steak spice

Sauce

  • 1 cup beef stock
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Next, add the meat to a large pan and cook on medium-high heat until browned, roughly 5 minutes. Break it up with a spatula throughout the cooking process and sprinkle with the steak spice part way through.
    450 g lean ground beef, 2 tsp Montreal steak spice
  • Wash and dice the pepper and peel and dice the onion while the meat cooks. Then add the veggies to the large pan and sauté until softened stirring occasionally.
    ½ red bell pepper, ½ green bell pepper, ½ yellow onion
  • Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.
    450 g noodles
  • While the meat and veggies cook, add the stock, cottage cheese, tomato paste, flour, salt and pepper to a blender and mix until smooth.
    1 cup beef stock, ¼ cup tomato paste, ¼ cup cottage cheese, 2 tbsp flour, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
  • Once the veggies have begun to soften add the liquid to the pan and stir until well combined. Cook for another 5 minutes on low heat or until the noodles are al dente.
  • Once the noodles are cooked, add them to the large pan and stir to mix well with the meat sauce.
  • Serve with a side salad and a fresh ciabatta bun.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
American-Style Creamy Beef Ragu with Cottage Cheese Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
631.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8.1
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.1
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2.8
g
Cholesterol
 
72
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
717.5
mg
31
%
Potassium
 
1024
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
94.1
g
31
%
Fiber
 
5.2
g
22
%
Sugar
 
7.3
g
8
%
Protein
 
43
g
86
%
Vitamin A
 
789.8
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
35.6
mg
43
%
Calcium
 
62.2
mg
6
%
Iron
 
5.1
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Tried this recipe?Mention @houseofgandk or tag #houseofgandkrecipes!