Pasta with meat sauce
Pasta with meat sauce (typically ragù or Bolognese) features rich, savory flavors from slow-cooked ground beef and tomatoes that pair beautifully with medium to full-bodied red wines with good acidity. The umami and fat content in the meat sauce is complemented by the bright acidity and cherry notes in Italian reds, while the malt-forward beer styles provide caramel notes that enhance the savory elements while having enough carbonation to cut through the richness.
Recommended Beers
Rochefort 10 Trappist Ale
Rochefort 10 is a world-renowned Trappist ale with rich, complex flavors of dark fruits, chocolate, and caramel with a warming alcohol presence. It's often considered one of the finest examples of the Belgian Dark Strong Ale style with deep mahogany color and exceptional depth.
St. Bernardus Abt 12
St. Bernardus Abt 12 is a traditional abbey quadrupel, widely regarded as one of the best in the world. It offers a complex flavor profile with notes of dark fruits, caramel, toffee, and spices, finishing with a subtle sweetness balanced by warming alcohol.
Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue)
Chimay Blue is a rich and complex Trappist beer with notes of dark fruits, caramel, and spices. It has a full body with a silky mouthfeel and a pleasantly warming alcohol presence that develops beautifully with age.
Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen
A rich, full-bodied, malty Bavarian lager with a deep amber-orange color. It features a clean, toasty malt character balanced by mild hop bitterness and a smooth, dry finish that exemplifies the traditional Oktoberfest style.
Recommended Wine Varietals
These wine varietals pair beautifully with pasta with meat sauce. Browse our selection to find wines made from these grapes.
Recommended Beer Styles
These beer styles complement pasta with meat sauce perfectly. Explore our beer selection to find these styles.