Hidden Veggie Ragu
Serves 415 mins prep30 mins cook
A delicious hidden veggie ragu perfect for sneaking vegetables into your kids' meals while keeping the classic spaghetti and meatballs essence. This savory sauce combines roasted red pepper, mushrooms, and a mix of diced veggies with meatballs, creating a nutritious yet tasty dish.
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What you need
roasted red pepper
oz fresh mushrooms

white onion

carrot

celery

clove garlic

tsp oregano

tsp dried basil

lb ground pork

lb ground beef

cup parmesan

tbsp worcestershire sauce

cup breadcrumb
egg

tbsp italian seasoning

salt

pepper
Instructions
1: Roast the red pepper in the air fryer at 400F for about 7 minutes until charred and soft. Remove the charred skin, seeds, and stem. 2: Toss the roasted pepper flesh into a blender with the whole peeled tomatoes and blend until smooth. 3: Sear the meatballs in an oiled pan on medium-high heat until dark brown. Remove from heat. 4: In the same pan, add the mirepoix (celery, onion, carrots) and a tablespoon of butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat until translucent. 5: Add the mushrooms and cook down for 2-3 minutes. 6: Add the blender tomatoes and the meatballs into the pan. Turn to low heat and simmer until meatballs are cooked through and sauce reaches desired consistency.View original recipe

