Fettuccine com Ragu

Fettuccine com Ragu is a delightful Brazilian pasta dish featuring tender fettuccine noodles topped with a rich and hearty meat sauce. This high-protein meal is both comforting and satisfying, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Fettuccine pasta - 200 grams
• Ground beef - 150 grams
• Ground chicken - 150 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato sauce - 200 ml
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the fettuccine pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and diced carrot to the skillet, and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the carrot is slightly softened.
4. Add the ground beef and ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Pour in the tomato sauce, season with salt and black pepper, and stir to combine. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the ragu sauce and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
7. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.

Nutrition

• Calories: 580
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains vitamins from vegetables that support overall health.

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