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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of a hearty and delectable Italian dish with our Pork Ragu with Rigatoni recipe. This culinary masterpiece combines tender pork, slow-cooked in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, with perfectly al dente rigatoni pasta. Experience the harmony of savory and tangy flavors as the pork ragu, infused with aromatic herbs and spices, envelops each strand of pasta.

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RIGATONI WITH PORK RAGù



Rigatoni with Pork Ragù image

This rigatoni has its roots in Calabria, but the recipe comes from Chicago chef Tony Mantuano's own nonna, who slow braises pork ribs in tomato sauce to make a rich and hearty ragù.

Provided by Tony Mantuano

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds country-style pork ribs
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
48 ounces crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
1 small dried chili
1 pound rigatoni, bronze-cut, preferably Afeltra brand
Pecorino Romano, to garnish
Whole dried chilies, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a flat work surface with a sheet of parchment paper. Place ribs on the parchment in an even layer. Season generously with salt and freshly ground pepper on both sides. Heat a large roasting pan on top of the stove over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Put the ribs in the pan and brown on all sides, 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and let brown, 1-2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up all the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Add just enough water to cover the ribs. Transfer to the oven and braise, uncovered, until the meat is tender, 2-2½ hours, checking after 1¼ hours.
  • Check the ribs after 1¼ hours. The surface of the roasting pan should be caramelized around the edges, with bubbles of sauce around the ribs. Return to the oven until the ribs are fork tender, another 45 minutes.
  • After a total of about 2 hours of cooking, check for doneness. The meat should be tender and pull easily from the bone. Set ribs aside in the roasting pan to cool slightly.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook for 3 minutes less than what's advised on the box. Meanwhile, pull the pork meat from the bones; discard the bones. Toss the meat with the sauce in the roasting pan to make a ragù. Season with salt and pepper. Break up the dried chili and stir into the sauce.
  • Assembly: Reserve ¾ cup pasta water. Drain the rigatoni, then return to the pot. Pour reserved pasta water and sauce into the pot. Cook over low heat, gently tossing the rigatoni with the sauce for 1-2 minutes to allow it to "marry"-or absorb-the sauce. The pasta should be al dente. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Transfer to a platter or bowl and serve with freshly grated Pecorino Romano and more dried chilies.

BAKED RIGATONI WITH PORK RAGù AND ALMONDS (PASTA CHI CIVA)



Baked Rigatoni with Pork Ragù and Almonds (Pasta Chi Civa) image

Pasta chi Civa is traditionally served during Carnilivari (Mardi Gras) in Polizzi Generosa to fortify the revelers.

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

35-oz can Italian plum tomatoes, including juice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 lb ground pork
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons fine sea salt
1 1/8 cups whole almonds with skins (6 oz)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 lb rigatoni
3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (2 oz)
Special equipment: a food mill fitted with disk with smallest holes (1 mm)
Garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Work tomatoes with juice through food mill set over a large bowl, scraping pulp from underside into bowl. Discard seeds and other solids remaining in mill.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cook onion in 3 tablespoons oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add pork and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring and breaking up lumps, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir together tomato paste and water and stir into pork. Simmer until most of tomato paste is absorbed, about 2 minutes, then add tomatoes, sugar, cinnamon, pepper, and 1 tablespoon sea salt. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 4 cups, about 30 minutes.
  • While pork ragù simmers, bring 6 quarts water to a boil with 2 tablespoons oil and remaining 2 tablespoons sea salt in an 8-quart pot for rigatoni. Toast almonds in a shallow baking pan in middle of oven until fragrant and a few shades darker, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately sprinkle nuts with extract, tossing. Cool and coarsely chop.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
  • Stir together bread crumbs and remaining tablespoon oil in a small heavy skillet and cook over low heat, stirring, until deep golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Cook rigatoni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until just al dente, then drain. Toss pasta with about 1/2 cup of liquid from ragù in a large bowl. Spread a thin coating of rag‹ in bottom of a lightly oiled 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish, then spread half of rigatoni over it. Top with half of almonds, half of remaining ragù, half of bread crumbs, and half of cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients and bake until edges are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

PORK RAGU WITH RIGATONI RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Pork Ragu with Rigatoni Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by hanley89

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, quartered
1 carrot peeled, cut into 1" pieces
1 celery stalk, cut into 1" pieces
6 cloves garlic
2 tsp fresh oregano leaves
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup coarsley chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound sweet sausage, casing removed( or if you like it spicy- use hot Italian sausage)
1 pound ground pork
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp tomato Paste
1 pound mezzi rigatoni,penne rigate or baby ziti
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan or Grana Padano plus more

Steps:

  • 1. Pulse onion,carrot,celery, garlic , oregano, red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup parsley in food processor until finely chopped; transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Puree tomatoes with juices in processor;set aside 2. 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 ground pork, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking up with a spoon,until no longer pink. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate 3.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 4.Stir tomato pasteand i cup of water together in a small bowl; add to pot. Cook, scraping up any browned bitsfrom bottom of pot.Bring to a boil,reduce heat, and simmer until liquid has almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes. 5.Add reserved meat and tomato puree with one cup of water. Bring to a boil, Reduce heat;simmer, adding more water as needed to keep meat nearly submerged, until meat is tender, about 3 1/2 to 4 hours. (I usually add about 1 1/2 cups water for this process). DO AHEAD- Ragu can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool and cover and chill, or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat before continuing. 6.Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water ,stirring occasionally, until al dente.Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking liquid. Add pasta and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid to sauce ;stir to coat.Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 cup parsley. Increase heat to medium and continue stirring, adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta. ( I usually add 1/2 cup more of liquid).Divide among bowls and top with more Parmesan cheese

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, flavorful ingredients for the best results. Look for ripe tomatoes, succulent pork, and aromatic herbs.
  • Brown the pork thoroughly: Browning the pork adds depth of flavor and helps to develop a rich sauce. Be sure to brown the pork in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and steaming the meat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for a combination of vegetables, including carrots, celery, and onions. Feel free to add other vegetables that you like, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the richer and more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta: This ragu is a versatile sauce that can be served with a variety of pastas. Rigatoni is a classic choice, but you could also use penne, spaghetti, or linguine.

Conclusion:

This pork ragu with rigatoni is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of tender pork, flavorful vegetables, and rich tomato sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this delicious dish at home.

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