One Pot Spicy Pork Ragu with Orzo
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
401 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
One Pot Spicy Pork Ragu with Orzo
Description
One Pot Spicy Pork Ragu with Orzo brings together ground pork cooked with onions, celery, and carrots softened in olive oil. Red wine and a blend of oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes spice the mixture, while tomato juice and beef broth form a savory sauce. Orzo pasta is added and cooked within this mixture, allowing it to absorb the rich flavors and create a cohesive dish.
The red pepper flakes and hot sauce introduce a gentle heat without overwhelming the other savory elements. The stew-like texture combines tender pork pieces, pasta, and softened vegetables, balancing heartiness and zest.
Garnishing with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan adds brightness and a salty finish, making it suitable as a main meal served on its own.
The recipe adapts easily by substituting other ground meats or adjusting spice levels to preference, and it uses orzo for a comforting, rice-like pasta component that cooks directly with the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 talk celery chopped
- 1 medium carrot chopped
- ¼ cup red wine
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1½ cup orzo dry
- 20 ounce tomato juice (1 can)
- 1½ cup beef broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce I used Sriracha
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- Parmesan Cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch Oven heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook until pork is no longer pink, breaking it up as you go along.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes until the onion and carrot are soft and the onion turns translucent.
- Stir in the red wine. Add the red pepper flakes, oregano, basil and stir well. Add the orzo, tomato juice, beef broth, hot sauce and stir well. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Orzo can be substituted with other small pastas if desired.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and hot sauce to control the spiciness.
- You may use ground beef, chicken, or turkey instead of pork; add additional olive oil if using poultry.
- Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 726mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2219IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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