Name: Sausage and Kale Ragu over Spaghetti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling -; 1/2 lb. pork sausage -; 1/2 lb. ground beef -; 1 tbsp. fennel seed -; 1 onion, chopped -; 1 large carrot, chopped -; 2 celery stalks, chopped -; 1 clove garlic, minced -; 2 tbsp. tomato paste -; Kosher salt -; 1 lb. kale, chopped -; 1 28-oz. can whole tomatoes -; 1 lb. spaghetti -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1/2 c. Freshly Chopped Parsley -

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Ingredients for - Sausage and Kale Ragu over Spaghetti

1. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling -

2. 1/2 lb. pork sausage -

3. 1/2 lb. ground beef -

4. 1 tbsp. fennel seed -

5. 1 onion, chopped -

6. 1 large carrot, chopped -

7. 2 celery stalks, chopped -

8. 1 clove garlic, minced -

9. 2 tbsp. tomato paste -

10. Kosher salt -

11. 1 lb. kale, chopped -

12. 1 28-oz. can whole tomatoes -

13. 1 lb. spaghetti -

14. Freshly ground black pepper -

15. 1/2 c. Freshly Chopped Parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Sausage and Kale Ragu over Spaghetti

1. Stage

In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, beef, and fennel seed, breaking meat apart using a wooden spoon, and cook until fat renders, about 5 minutes.

2. Stage

Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and tomato paste and season with salt. Stir occasionally, 15 minutes.

3. Stage

Add kale, whole tomatoes with juice, and 1/2 can of water. Break tomatoes with side of a spoon or crush using your hands, then simmer on low, 10 minutes.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, then add to meat sauce. If pasta seems dry, add pasta water a little at a time. Mix well and add pepper, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.