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Rigatoni with quick pork ragu

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed…
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves
  • 400g pork mince
  • 1 cup (250ml) white wine
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 300ml chicken stock, heated
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 500g rigatoni
  • Chopped flat-leaf parsley and grated parmesan, to serve

Method

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Cook onion for 5 minutes or until just softened. Add garlic, chilli and thyme, then cook for 1 minute. Add pork and cook, breaking up lumps with a spoon, for 3-4 minutes until golden. Add wine and cook for 3-4 minutes until nearly evaporated. Add tomatoes, paste, stock and nutmeg, then season. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

2. Cook pasta in a pan of boiling, salted water according to the packet instructions. Drain. Serve with sauce, parsley and cheese.


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