Hearty Tagliatelle al Ragu
A comforting bowl of tagliatelle al ragu, rich with flavors of pork, herbs, and wine – a true Italian classic.
Equipment
- baking pan
- Large pot
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 1 carrot trimmed and sliced
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound smoked pork sausage sliced
- 2 ripe medium-sized tomatoes pureed
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 package 16-ounce tagliatelle
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a baking pan at 380°F (193°C) in the air fryer.
- Add chopped shallots and sauté for about 4 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic, sliced bell peppers, and carrot slices to the pan.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in ground pork and sliced smoked sausage.
- Continue cooking for 5 minutes, breaking up the pork with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add tomato puree, ketchup, red wine, cilantro, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and fragrant.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Cook tagliatelle according to the package instructions (10 to 12 minutes), then drain well.
- Plate the tagliatelle and ladle the rich ragu sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this classic Italian dish.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice
Pair this dish with a full-bodied red wine like Chianti or Barbera for an authentic Italian dining experience.
Nutrition values
Calories: 522 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.8 g | Protein: 22.2 g | Fat: 32.2 g | Sugar: 4.2 g