Ragout
This a sample picture of a typical ragout
Notice the lack of tomato or pasta sauce
However, you serve it by itself or with pasta, polenta,or couscous and it is typically more of a french style of cooking
Ragu
This is sample picture of a typical ragu, which is a
Class of Italian cuisine. These dishes are usually saucy, and have ground or chopped meat, veggies and tomatoes in them. Usually served over or with a variety of different pastas and Italian cheeses and breads.
** Note : though these dishes are pronounced the same, and are both hearty, and can use ‘LEFTOVERS’ in them, they are 2 different styles of cooking