Crossword Genius

Some asparagus needed for Italian sauce (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ragu

'italian sauce' is the definition.

'some asparagus needed' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'RAGU' is hidden within 'asparagus needed'.

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for ragu that I've seen before include "pasta sauce" , "tomato and meat sauce" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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