New Jersey Beef and Sausage Ragu Pasta Hearty New Jersey-Style Beef & Italian Sausage Ragu with Rigatoni Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 12 oz rigatoni or ziti pasta Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Directions: In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef and sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Add sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook rigatoni according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Stir fresh parsley into the ragu. Add pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Serve topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 640 kcal | Servings: 4–6 servings #newjerseyragu #beefandsausagepasta #comfortfoodclassic #homemaderagu #italianamericanrecipe #rigatonirecipe #pastanight #sundaydinner #heartymeal #raguinspired #meatsauceperfection #familydinnerideas #pastaeats #italiandinner #saucygoodness #jerseykitchen #easyitalianmeals #meatloverpasta #redgravyrecipe #pastaloversdelight Nothing says cozy New Jersey dinner like this rich Beef & Sausage Ragu Pasta A meaty, bold red sauce hugging every bite of rigatoni—seriously comforting!

In a bold move, Ukraine is repurposing the infamous Chernobyl Exclusion Zone into a center for sustainable tourism, scientific education, and environmental research. Partnering with the nearby city of Slavutych, officials aim to transform the area into a symbol of resilience, offering visitors guided access to historically significant zones like Pripyat, the New Safe Confinement, and decontaminated corridors. The initiative, launched as part of Ukraine’s post-war recovery blueprint, seeks to: – Preserve Chernobyl’s legacy as a cautionary tale – Promote awareness of nuclear safety and ecological restoration – Revitalize the local economy through educational tourism Although tourism was gaining momentum prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, ongoing reconstruction and new partnerships are now reshaping Chernobyl’s identity — not as a wasteland, but as a living classroom of history, science, and recovery. #ChernobylRecovery #UkraineRebuilds #SustainableTourism #Chernobyl2025 #PostWarResilience

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Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta with Homemade Basil Pesto Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups broccoli florets 8 oz penne or farfalle pasta 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1/2 lemon Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets to the pot. Drain and set aside. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Lower heat to medium and add pesto, cream, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and stir in the cooked pasta and broccoli. Add Parmesan and lemon juice. Toss everything to coat in the sauce. Serve warm, topped with fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chickenpesto #broccolipasta #pastarecipe #easyweeknightmeals #comfortfood #pestorecipes #greenpasta #healthycomfortfood #quickdinner #homemadepesto #chickenandbroccoli #pastadinner #onepotpasta #creamybasil #dinnerideas #pastaaddict #flavorfulmeals #familyfriendlydinner #pestochickenpasta #easypastadish This Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta is pure dinner joy! Tender chicken, bright broccoli, and creamy pesto sauce wrapped around perfectly cooked pasta

Imagine a world where countries aren’t just linked by data cables—but by high-speed underwater trains. That’s the vision behind a $1 trillion megaproject to connect Dubai and Mumbai via a 2,000 km submerged rail tunnel across the Arabian Sea. The proposed line could supercharge tourism, trade, and freshwater supply to the UAE—while presenting extreme engineering and geopolitical challenges. If it becomes reality, it could be one of the boldest infrastructure moves of the 21st century. Would you ride beneath the ocean? Here’s how this could change everything: #UnderwaterTrain #DubaiToMumbai #FutureTransport #MegaProjects #EngineeringFeats