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easy ragu with ricotta

Easy Ragu with Ricotta

Anna Chwistek
Al dente pasta gently tossed with a rich meaty tomato sauce. It’s ultra-comforting, especially when paired with creamy ricotta. Finish off with lots of grated Parmesan and serve with a nice mixed salad on the side.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 755 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 7 ounces pasta
  • 1.1 pounds ground pork
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 carrots grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup dry white wine like Pinot Gris
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 4 ounces whole milk ricotta
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 ounces grated Parmesan more for serving
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • fresh thyme for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add celery and carrots, cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add ground pork, break it up with a wooden spoon before it starts to brown. Sauté until cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add white wine and cook for 5 minutes more. 
  • Stir in the spices and tomato paste. Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil, then regulate the heat to maintain a strong simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in generously salted water until al dente. Then drain.
  • When ready, add milk, ricotta and Parmesan to the sauce. Stir until combined. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Add pasta and gently fold with a wooden spoon to coat in sauce.
  • Divide ragu among bowls, top with thyme and finish off with lots of grated Parmesan, serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 755kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1194mgPotassium: 1213mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 6183IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 263mgIron: 4mg
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