Dill Tastic Pizza Ragu
Dive into a bold flavor adventure with this Dill Tastic Pizza Ragu, a creative twist on classic ragu that will elevate your pizza night. Featuring fresh, aromatic dill as its star ingredient, this savory sauce combines ground beef or Italian sausage, tender onions, and garlic with rich crushed tomatoes and a blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil. A touch of crushed red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while optional Parmesan cheese lends a creamy richness. Perfect as a topping for homemade pizzas or served over pasta or crusty bread, this 40-minute recipe is a versatile crowd-pleaser that packs layers of flavor in every bite. Whether you're cozying up on a weeknight or hosting a dinner party, this unique take on pizza sauce will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound Ground beef or Italian sausage
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 third cup Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef or Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and all the seasonings: chopped dill, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the ragu and add sugar if you'd like to balance acidity, or adjust seasoning as needed.
Optional: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese for added richness before serving.
Use the Dill Tastic Pizza Ragu as a topping for homemade pizza, or serve it over pasta or crusty bread for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1886 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.5 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.4 g | 237% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 348 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 3807 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 118.9 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1421 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 31.1 mg | 173% | |
| Potassium | 5205 mg | 111% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
