---
title: Beef Ragu Spaghetti
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/beef-ragu-spaghetti-5bb4cfe9ae08b57aaf6dbf52
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Soy
  - Milk
tags:
  - Spicy
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 16300
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the rich, flavorful sauce, though some found it a bit bland and added extra seasoning.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers praised how quick and easy this dish was to prepare, with simple instructions.
nutrition:
  calories: 830
  protein: 45
  fat: 32
  saturated fat: 12
  carbohydrates: 92
  sugar: 18
  fiber: 8
  cholesterol: 110
  sodium: 1180
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/beef-rag-spaghetti.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water (using @salt{}) to a boil. Quarter @zucchini{2%unit} lengthwise, then cut into ½-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and dice @yellow onion{2%unit}. Mince @garlic{4%clove}. Strip @thyme{¼%oz} (2 tsp) leaves from stems; discard stems. Roughly chop leaves.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @ground beef{20%oz}, breaking up meat into pieces. Cook, tossing, until browned but not yet cooked through, ~{4%minutes} to ~{5%minutes}. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}.

Once water is boiling, add @spaghetti{12%oz} to #large pot{}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, ~{9%minutes} to ~{11%minutes}. Carefully scoop out and reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain in a #strainer{}.

Add onion and zucchini to #large pan{} with beef. Cook, tossing, until softened, about ~{5%minutes}. Toss in garlic, thyme, @soy sauce{4%tbsp}, and half the @italian seasoning{1%tbsp} (use the other half as you like). Cook until fragrant, about ~{30%seconds}.

Add @crushed tomatoes{2%box} and reserved pasta cooking water to #large pan{}. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until thick and saucy, about ~{5%minutes}. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}. TIP: If you have time, let the ragu simmer longer. It'll just get better!

Add spaghetti to #large pan{} with ragu and toss to combine. Divide everything between plates, then sprinkle with @parmesan cheese{½%cup}. Drizzle with @pepperolio{2%tsp} (to taste - it is spicy).