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Rigatoni with Spicy Calabrese-Style Pork Ragù

This spicy pork ragù with rigatoni is a rich, slow-cooked masterpiece inspired by the bold flavours of Calabria. By combining both minced pork and spicy Italian sausage, the sauce develops a deep, savoury complexity that high-street pasta dishes simply cannot match. The addition of fresh oregano and a hint of chilli flakes provides a gentle warmth, while the long simmering time ensures the meat is melt-in-the-mouth tender.

As a high-protein meal, this hearty pasta dish is perfect for a weekend family dinner or for those looking to meal prep a nutritious, filling lunch. The ragù can even be made several days in advance, allowing the flavours to develop further in the fridge. Serve with a generous grating of Grana Padano and a simple green salad for a complete, restaurant-quality experience at home.

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Ingredients for Rigatoni with Spicy Calabrese-Style Pork Ragù

  • 1 cebolla mediana, cortada en cuartos

  • 1 carrot, peeled, cut into 1" pieces

  • 1 celery stalk, cut into 1" pieces

  • 4 dientes de ajo

  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves

  • 1/4 cucharadita de hojuelas de pimiento rojo triturado

  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided

  • 1 lata de 800g de tomates enteros pelados

  • 60ml de aceite de oliva

  • 450g hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

  • 450g pork mince

  • Sal kosher, pimienta recién molida

  • Pimienta recién molida

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 450g mezzi rigatoni or penne rigate

  • 110g finely grated Parmesan or Grana Padano plus more

Pulse onion, carrot, celery, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup parsley in a food processor until finely chopped; transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Purée tomatoes with juices in processor; set aside.

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat; add sausage and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add pork mince, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.

Increase heat to medium-high. Add reserved vegetable mixture to drippings in pot, season with salt, and cook, stirring often, until golden, 8-10 minutes.

Stir tomato paste and 240ml water in a small bowl; add to pot. Cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid has almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes.

Add reserved meat and tomato purée and 240ml water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, adding more water as needed to keep meat nearly submerged, until meat is tender, about 4 hours. Season with salt. DO AHEAD: Ragù can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool. Cover and chill, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat before continuing.

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 475ml pasta cooking liquid.

Add pasta and 120ml pasta cooking liquid to sauce; stir to coat. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan and remaining 1/4 cup parsley. Increase heat to medium and continue stirring, adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta. Divide among bowls; top with more Parmesan.

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  • 28 Ene 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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    Editores de recetas del Reino Unido

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    Editores de recetas del Reino Unido
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