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title: Tomato-Garlic Ragu with Spaghetti
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/tomato-garlic-ragu-wildfire-w40-57d06d3fd804b57d468b4568
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Spicy
  - Comfort Food
  - Italian
  - Weeknight Dinner
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 46
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Hearty garlic-tomato sauce with a spicy kick
  - theme: Ease
    text: Quick and easy to prepare
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/tomato-garlic-ragu.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, halve @zucchini{1%unit} lengthwise, then cut into ½-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and finely chop @yellow onion{1%unit}. Mince or grate @garlic{3%cloves}.

Heat @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add @ground beef{12%oz} and season with @salt{1%tsp} and @pepper{½%tsp}. Cook for ~{6%minutes}, breaking up the pieces, until no longer pink.

Add @yellow onion{1%unit} and @zucchini{1%unit} to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook for ~{5%minutes} until softened. Add @garlic{3%cloves} and @italian seasoning{1%tsp}, then cook for ~{30%seconds} until fragrant.

Add @crushed tomatoes{14%oz}, ½ cup water, and @chili flakes{1%tsp} to the pan. Simmer for ~{10%minutes} until thickened.

Meanwhile, add @spaghetti{6%oz} to the boiling water and cook for ~{9%minutes} until al dente. Drain and add to the pan with the sauce. Toss to combine.

Serve the tomato-garlic ragu in bowls with a sprinkle of @parmesan cheese{½%cup} on top!