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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Rigatoni with Pork Ragout

10 MINPrep Time
125 MINCook Time
8Servings
(3)
by Giada De Laurentiis
Intermediate
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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This pasta dish is well worth the wait - the savory, rich pork ragout creates a truly memorable meal.
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Rigatoni with Pork Ragout

Servings

8

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

125 minutes

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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
  • 2 sprigs rosemary (about 6 inches each)
  • 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)
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan (plus more as desired)
  • Arugula (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
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
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6 comments

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    The Giadzy Kitchen - Feb 27

    @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!

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    Diane - Feb 27

    Can you use boneless pork shoulder country style ribs instead for this recipe?

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    Denise Adams - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    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”.

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    loveandcilantromom - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    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! :)

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    Ellen Liljeberg - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    I made this last night. It did take 4 hours, but well worth the time. So delicious!

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    Kevin Waldvogel - Jun 09

    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!

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