Rigatoni with Spicy Calabrese-Style Pork Ragù

Dairy Free
Health score
44%
Rigatoni with Spicy Calabrese-Style Pork Ragù
45 min.
6
864kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the rich and robust flavors of our Rigatoni with Spicy Calabrese-Style Pork Ragù, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. This hearty meal is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a family gathering or simply treating yourself to a comforting lunch. With its dairy-free profile, it caters to various dietary preferences without compromising on taste.

The star of this recipe is the spicy ragù, made from a delightful blend of ground pork and Italian sausage, simmered to perfection with aromatic vegetables and fragrant herbs. The slow-cooked sauce develops deep, complex flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Paired with mezzi rigatoni or penne rigate, this dish is not only satisfying but also visually appealing, making it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves six, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this delicious meal guilt-free. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your loved ones with a dish that embodies the essence of Italian comfort food!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce canned tomatoes whole peeled canned
  •  carrots peeled cut into 1" pieces
  •  celery stalks cut into 1" pieces
  • 0.5 cup flat parsley divided coarsely chopped
  •  garlic clove 
  • pound ground pork 
  • pound sausage italian
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • medium onion quartered
  • teaspoons oregano fresh
  • pound penne pasta 
  • 0.3 teaspoons pepper red crushed
  • tablespoon tomato paste 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Pulse onion, carrot, celery, garlic, oregano,red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup parsley ina food processor until finely chopped;transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Puréetomatoes with juices in processor; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over mediumheat; add sausage and cook, breaking upwith a spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add ground pork, season with salt andpepper, and cook, breaking up with a spoon,until no longer pink. Using a slotted spoon,transfer to a plate.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high.
  5. Addreserved vegetable mixture to drippingsin pot, season with salt, and cook, stirringoften, until golden, 8-10 minutes.
  6. Stir tomato paste and 1 cup water in asmall bowl; add to pot. Cook, scraping upany browned bits from bottom of pot. Bringto a boil, reduce heat, and simmer untilliquid has almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes.
  7. Add reserved meat and tomato purée and1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat;simmer, adding more water as needed tokeep meat nearly submerged, until meat istender, about 4 hours. Season with salt.DO AHEAD: Ragù can be made 3 days ahead.
  8. Let cool. Cover and chill, or freeze for up to2 months. Reheat before continuing.
  9. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling saltedwater, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
  10. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking liquid.
  11. Add pasta and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquidto sauce; stir to coat. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesanand remaining 1/4 cup parsley. Increase heatto medium and continue stirring, addingmore pasta cooking liquid as needed, untilsauce coats pasta. Divide among bowls;top with more Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories864kcal
Protein16.37%
Fat52.49%
Carbs31.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.31
Glycemic Load
23.97
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
33.52695668262%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
10.82mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.82mg
Quercetin
4.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:863.73kcal
43.19%
Fat:50.17g
77.18%
Saturated Fat:15.98g
99.88%
Carbohydrates:66.99g
22.33%
Net Carbohydrates:61.98g
22.54%
Sugar:6.86g
7.62%
Cholesterol:111.89mg
37.3%
Sodium:822.91mg
35.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.2g
70.39%
Selenium:85.84µg
122.63%
Vitamin K:97.68µg
93.02%
Vitamin B1:1.14mg
75.8%
Manganese:0.98mg
49.12%
Vitamin A:2360.53IU
47.21%
Phosphorus:426.27mg
42.63%
Vitamin B6:0.85mg
42.56%
Vitamin B3:8.29mg
41.45%
Zinc:4.44mg
29.6%
Vitamin C:24.2mg
29.33%
Potassium:960.78mg
27.45%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.45%
Iron:4.64mg
25.76%
Copper:0.45mg
22.29%
Magnesium:88.91mg
22.23%
Vitamin B12:1.22µg
20.29%
Fiber:5g
20.01%
Vitamin E:2.66mg
17.73%
Vitamin B5:1.47mg
14.68%
Folate:49.27µg
12.32%
Calcium:111.85mg
11.19%
Source:Epicurious
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