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Rigatoni with Pork Ragu

This rigatoni with pork ragu is the ultimate fall comfort food. It's hearty and full of flavor with a little bit of apple for sweetness and a hint of fennel. So grab a fork and get cozy, because this dish will warm your soul.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 large apple (cored and chopped (skin can stay on) 1 cup)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 pounds ground pork (2.5)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet to medium-high. Add olive oil and sauté the celery, carrot, onion and apple until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the ground pork and let it brown, breaking up the meat and stirring as needed. Season with salt & pepper.
  • Deglaze the pan with white wine and add remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a strong simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir the sauce occasionally and remove the lid during the last few minutes of cooking to allow the sauce to thicken up.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal Carbohydrates: 15g Protein: 22g Fat: 28g Saturated Fat: 9g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 13g Cholesterol: 82mg Sodium: 535mg Potassium: 787mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 9g Vitamin A: 1671IU Vitamin C: 14mg Calcium: 74mg Iron: 3mg