Is Charlie Bigham's Beef Short Rib Ragu with Rigatoni Vegetarian?

Ingredients

Rigatoni Pasta (Water, Durum Wheat Semolina), Red Wine (Sulphites), Beef (18%), Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Bacon (Pork, Salt, Preservative: Sodium Nitrite, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid), Garlic, Celery, Tomato Purée, Grana Padano Cheese (Milk, Preservative: Egg Lysozyme), Cheddar Cheese (Milk), Beef Stock (Water, Beef Bones, Yeast Extract, Salt, Molasses, Tomato Purée, Rapeseed Oil, Onion Powder, Black Pepper), Honey, Soy Sauce (Soya Beans, Wheat, Salt, Alcohol), Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Parsley, Salt, Rosemary, Thyme, Black Pepper

What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

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