Rigatoni with Pork Ragout
Servings
8
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
125 minutes
Ingredients
- One 3-pound pork shoulder roast (cut into 3-inch chunks)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 sprigs thyme
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2 sprigs rosemary (about 6 inches each)
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1 bay leaf (fresh or dried)
- 2 medium Spanish onions (sliced thin (about 4 cups))
- 5 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
-
3- inch piece Parmesan rind
- Pinch red chile flakes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus for drizzling)
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1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan (plus more as desired)
- Arugula (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Dry the pork well and sprinkle it on all sides with 1 tablespoon of the kosher salt and the pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, brown the pork on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the pork to a plate and set aside. While the pork is browning, tie the thyme, rosemary and bay leaf into a bundle using butcher's twine.
- Once all of the pork has been browned, reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil no oil remains in the pot. Add the onions and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring and scraping up any browned bits. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 or 3 minutes. Deglaze with the white wine and cook until reduced to nearly dry, 6 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Parmesan rind, chile flakes and the herb bundle and bring to a simmer. Return the pork to the pot, tucking it in under the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the pork is fork tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Remove the pork and shred into bite-size pieces using two forks. Remove the herb bundle from the sauce and add the pork back to the pot. Stir in the olive oil and half of the grated Parmesan. Keep warm over low heat.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni for about 1 or 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce, about 2 minutes, adding a ladle of pasta water as needed. Serve topped with the remaining grated Parmesan, or more as desired, and a drizzle of olive oil. Garnish with a few leaves of baby arugula, if using.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- 8
- per serving
- Calories
- 678
- Carbs
- 55 grams
- Protein
- 36 grams
- Fat
- 32 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 9 grams
- Cholestrol
- 88 milligrams
- Sodium
- 992 milligrams
- Fiber
- 5 grams
- Sugar
- 8 grams
6 comments
@Diane we’ve never tried it with those, but we think it would work as long as they are boneless! Let us know how it turns out!
Can you use boneless pork shoulder country style ribs instead for this recipe?
Delicious. It took about three hours for me. It’s really good on it’s own … but I added lemon zest and parsley as a garnish ti give it a little “oomph”.
Authentic Italian Deliciousness! Not only did my Italian husband say this tasted "Zia quality," but I was able to adapt it for all members of the family, including with food intolerances. I separated a partial batch to be dairy free, and used gluten free rigatoni! This sugo was even better day two over toasted polenta! Thanks Giada! :)
I made this last night. It did take 4 hours, but well worth the time. So delicious!
This recipe is AMAZING. It's so good, I didn't want to stop eating! I followed the instructions exactly and I don't feel like anything needs to be adjusted. Perfecto! Grazie!