Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with the enticing Ragù di Pate et Boulettes, a delectable symphony of flavors that harmoniously blends the richness of beef, the savory depth of pancetta, and the vibrant notes of red wine. This hearty and comforting dish is elevated by the inclusion of tender, homemade pasta, creating a masterful combination that will tantalize your taste buds.
Alongside the classic Ragù di Pate et Boulettes, this article presents a collection of enticing pasta dishes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Spaghetti Carbonara, a symphony of creamy eggs, crispy pancetta, and al dente spaghetti, to the vibrant Puttanesca, a medley of tangy tomatoes, briny olives, and zesty capers, these recipes offer a culinary odyssey through the heart of Italian cuisine.
For those with a penchant for seafood, the Frutti di Mare Pasta beckons with its succulent bounty of mussels, clams, shrimp, and squid, enveloped in a delectable white wine and tomato sauce. Vegetarians will delight in the vibrant Primavera Pasta, a symphony of fresh vegetables bathed in a light and flavorful sauce. And for a quick and satisfying meal, the Pasta al Pesto offers a burst of herbaceous flavors, combining fragrant basil, nutty pine nuts, and tangy Parmesan cheese.
Whether you're seeking a hearty and comforting classic or a vibrant and flavorful adventure, this collection of pasta recipes promises to transport you to the heart of Italy, offering a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
RAGOUT DE PATTES DE COCHON (PORK SHANK AND MEATBALL STEW)
Rich stew from a French recipe.
Provided by Paloma
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Pork
Time 3h27m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Mix sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cloves, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, nutmeg, and garlic salt together in a bowl. Rub salt mixture all over pork shanks.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan. Cook pork shanks in the hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour in enough water to cover the shanks. Stir in coarsely chopped onion and celery. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until pork can be easily removed from the bones, 2 to 3 hours.
- Transfer pork shanks to a cutting board; shred pork.
- Strain cooking liquid, discarding bones, onion, and celery. Pour strained liquid back into the saucepan. Stir in shredded pork.
- Mix ground pork, finely chopped onion, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cloves, ginger, mustard powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Shape into balls.
- Pour toasted flour into a shallow dish. Roll meatballs in toasted flour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned, about 1 minute per side.
- Stir browned meatballs into the shredded pork stew. Simmer, stirring in leftover toasted flour, until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and stew is thick, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 148.4 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 48.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 2193 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
RAGOUT DE BOULETTES
This is a traditional meatball stew from Quebec, Canada. The seasonings are typical of Quebecois cooking. Some cooks use a combination of pork, beef and veal. Like so many regional dishes there are variations. These meatballs reheat beautifully and can be frozen. Note* Half recipe ingredients are in brackets ( ).
Provided by Elaine Douglas
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. To the ground pork add the onion, bread crumbs, milk, parsley, ginger, and dry mustard. (If you choose to use the ground cinnamon and ground cloves option, add them to the meat mixture). Add the beaten egg. Salt and pepper, make into 2 inch balls. Flour them (with white flour).
- 2. Fry the meat balls in a fat of your choice to brown them.
- 3. Pour 3 cups of broth or water over the meat balls. Add bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cloves. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and cloves and discard.
- 4. Now the secret to the goodness of a ragout Quebec-style: Sprinkle flour into a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until flour becomes an even mid-caramel colour; cool. Watch carefully, it can burn easily. If it does burn, throw it out and gently brown anther 4 tablespoons of flour.
- 5. Shake together in a jar the browned flour and 1/2 cup water. Pour into the broth and continue cooking, stirring until it thickens to a good consistency.
- 6. Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles.
FRENCH CANADIAN RAGOûT DE BOULETTES (MEATBALL STEW)
The French Canadian Ragoût de Boulettes or Meatball Stew Recipe is a French Canadian traditional meal that you definitely have to make for Christmas!
Provided by Lyne
Categories Recipes
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Grind all three meats together in a food processor.
- 2. Place meat into a big bowl.
- 3. Add onion, parsley, ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, dry mustard, and pepper.
- 4. In a small bowl, put the bread and milk together.
- 5. Blend together well with a spoon or your hands.
- 6. Add the bread mixture to the meat mixture.
- 7. Mix well with a spoon or your hands.
- 8. Shape and roll mixture into meatballs.
- 9. Heat 2 tbs of vegetable oil in a large skillet or saucepan over low heat.
- 10. Add about 25 meatballs to a large skillet or saucepan and cook until meatballs are cooked throughout and no longer pink, flipping a few times to cook evenly, about 12 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Repeat until they are all cooked.
- 11. Remove fat from skillet. Add 2 cups of warm water. Cover and cook at low heat for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- 12. In a jar (Mason), add the warm cup of water and the browned flour. Close lid and shake or simply mix with a spoon until it's mixed.
- 13. Pour in the stew, stir regularly until the gravy has thicken (at least 15-30 minutes). If you find the gravy is not thick enough, add 4 more tablespoon of brown flour with 1/2 cup of warm water. Repeat as necessary.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 58 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RAGOUT DE BOULETTES
Delicious pork meatballs with a lovely combination of spices like only the French can create. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Originally published in Canadian Living magazine.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Pork
Time 2h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cube the bread very finely and soak in milk for 5 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoons of the butter and cook the onion until tender.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the pork, bread mixture, parsley and spices.
- Mix thoroughly and form into 2-inch meatballs.
- In the skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat.
- Brown the meatballs, one layer at a time, on all sides.
- Place in a large roaster and set aside.
- Pour off the fat.
- Pour 1 cup of the stock into the skillet.
- Heat, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Pour over the meatballs, then pour in the remaining stock.
- Bake, partially covered, for 1-1/4 hours at 350 degrees F.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- In a clean skillet, cook the flour over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden.
- Blend the flour with the cold water until smooth.
- Place the roaster over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Gradually pour in the flour mixture and stir constantly and cook until thickened.
- Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle generously with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.5, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 121.9, Sodium 1478.3, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 30.2
RAGOUT DE PATTES ET DE BOULETTES - PETIT POUC
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- How to make Brown Flour: Spread all-purpose flour in a large, heavy frying pan and heat over medium heat, stirring, until flour turns a medium brown. May be refrigerated for several months. How to make Oatmeal Flour: Oatmeal flour may be made by pulverizing roled oats in a food processor. All-purpose flour may be substituted. Ragout de Pattes: Place pork hocks in a large heavy pot with onion, bay leaf, savory, thyme and cloves. Cover with cold water, bring to a boil, skim off any scum from surface, then reduce heat and simmer very slowly for 2 - 2.5 hours or until pork hocks are tender. Remove meat from bouillon and set aside. Strain bouillon and skim off fat. (You may chill bouillon and then remove all solid fat before continuing recipe.) Using the same large pot, melt butter and blend in browned flour. Cook on medium heat, stirring, until mixture bubbles all over, then add strained bouillon. Heat, stirring, until mixture thickens. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Add pork hocks and cooked meatballs and simmer gently for about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Boulettes: Combine pork with onion, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, salt, pepper, crumbled bread and the beaten egg, blending well. Blend in just enough flour to make mixture firm. Shape into meatballs, about 1 - 1.25 inch in diameter. Grease a large, heavy fryin pan and brown meatballs well on all sides, continuing to cook on low heat for about 15 minutes. Makes 12 - 15 meatballs. From the Petit Poucet Restaurant.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the ragout will taste. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
- Brown the meat and vegetables before simmering. This will help to develop the flavor of the ragout. Be sure to brown the meat in batches so that it doesn't steam.
- Use a variety of spices. The spices used in a ragout can vary depending on your personal preferences. Some common spices that work well in a ragout include garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, and oregano.
- Simmer the ragout for at least 1 hour. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
- Serve the ragout over pasta or rice. Ragout is a versatile dish that can be served over a variety of different foods. Some popular options include pasta, rice, and mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Ragout is a delicious and comforting dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give ragout a try.
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