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Neapolitan Ragu — traditional dish from Naples, Italy
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥620kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾25gCarbs
🥑42gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Neapolitan Ragu

How to order / say it
Say it Ragù Napoletano — [rah-GOO nah-poh-leh-TA-no]
Order I'd like the Neapolitan ragù, please.
Locally Vorrei il ragù napoletano, per favore.
Say locally

Slow-cooked tomato meat sauce with beef and pork.

Why try it?

This rich and complex sauce is a cornerstone of Neapolitan Sunday meals, symbolizing the warmth and hospitality of family gatherings.

How it tastes

The ragù is hearty and aromatic, deeply savory with tender chunks of meat. Tomatoes add acidity to balance the richness, heightened by wine and herbs over a long simmer.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Originating in the late 18th century, Neapolitan ragù was inspired by French ragout, adapted to local ingredients and preferences, becoming a traditional dish for festive family dinners.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g beef chunks
  • 🥩 200 g pork ribs
  • 🥣 500 g tomato puree
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🍷 100 ml red wine
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🌿 5 g bay leaves

Method

  1. 1 Sear beef and pork in olive oil until browned.
  2. 2 Add chopped onions, cook until translucent.
  3. 3 Stir in red wine, reduce slightly, then add tomato puree and bay leaves.
  4. 4 Simmer gently for hours until meat is tender and sauce thickened.

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