Beef Ragu with Fresh Pasta and Garlic Bread

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut the ciabatta in half and toast in the oven for 3-4 minutes. Once hot, spread with the garlic butter.
2. Place the large saute pan on medium-high heat, then add 2-3 teaspoons of olive oil. Preheat for 2 minutes, then add the ground beef to the pan. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a dash of pepper (or red chili flakes for a bit of spice). Continue cooking for 3-4 more minutes until the meat begins to brown.
3. While the meat is browning, place the medium pot on high heat with 4 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Once boiling, add the fresh pasta and cook for 3-4 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking liquid, then drain well.
4. Now add the Bolognese sauce to the saute pan, along with the pasta water from Step 3. Mix well and bring to a low simmer for 3-4 minutes. (If the sauce is boiling and sticking to the pan, lower the burner to medium.) Stir in the cooked pasta, then remove from the burner. Please turn off all heating elements.
5. To serve, divide the pasta between two plates. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and enjoy some garlic bread on the side!

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