Italian Pasta With Braised Pork Ragu (Taccozzette Con Stracotto) by 30Seconds Food

There are so many amazing Italian pasta dishes, and just when you think you've learned most of them, along comes Taccozzette Con Stracotto. This braised pork ragu is simmered for hours on the stovetop and will make your house smell like an episode of The Sopranos on Sunday.

To enjoy this authentic Italian recipe at home you will need the following ingredients: olive oil, a boneless pork shoulder, onions, carrots, garlic, dried thyme, dried Italian seasoning, a bay leaf, red wine, canned whole Italian tomatoes, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, water and pappardelle pasta to serve the ragu with. After browning the pork shoulder, the vegetables are cooked and then the rest of the ingredients join the party. After about four hours the pork is shredded, pasta cooked and added, and the dish is ready to enjoy.

Serve this Italian braised pork and pasta on lazy weekends or any day of the week that you have time to gently simmer the pork. Believe us, it is worth the time! Add your favorite side dishes and you have a meal you will not soon forget.

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Cuisine: Italian 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours and 45 minutes (approximately)
Total Time: 5 hours
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, fat trimmed
• 2 onions, chopped fine
• 2 carrots, grated
• 6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 can (28 ounces) whole Italian tomatoes (do not drain)
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 12 - 16 ounces pappardelle pasta
• fresh basil or parsley, for serving (optional)

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• Pasta Pot
• Pasta Bowls
• Garlic Press
• Dutch Oven

Recipe Notes

• If the sauce cooks up too much for your liking, add some water. Be sure to check the sauce level as it simmers.

• Try this recipe with beef short ribs instead of pork roast.

• Remove the bay leaf before serving.

• You can use any flat pasta you like for this dish. Even broken lasagna noodles would work.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Season the pork shoulder with salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the pork shoulder well on all sides. Remove to a plate. 
2. Add the onions and carrots to the pot. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, Italian seasoning and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. 
3. Pour in the red wine and cook, stirring, about 3 to 4 minutes or until the wine has started to reduce. Add the whole tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and water. Stir. Put the pork shoulder back into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and gently cook for about 4 hours. Check the pork and sauce level and stir often. Cook until the pork is fork tender. 
4. Remove the cooked pork to a bowl and shred with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the liquid. Cook the pork in the liquid, stirring often, for about 30 more minutes. 
5. When ready to serve, cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and add to the pork and sauce. Stir and cook about 1 more minute. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 600

Total Fat: 39.7g

Saturated Fat: 14.6g

Cholesterol: 140mg

Sodium: 294mg

Total Carbohydrate: 17.4g

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g

Total Sugars: 5.6g

Protein: 41g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 43mg

Iron: 4mg

Potassium: 276mg

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