Pasta with Sausage Ragù

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Pasta with Sausage Ragù

A quick, simple flavourful pasta sauce, courtesy of delicious Italian sausage. Learn how to create this wondeful Italian sauce that's perfect for any pasta night.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup onion (diced)
  • 1 talk celery (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 2 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 2 tbsp oregano (fresh) or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 glass white wine (dry)
  • 2 cans tomato polpa (14 oz/400g cans)
  • salt & pepper
  • pasta (I used rigatoni)
  • parmigiano reggiano (finely grated)

Instructions

  1. Using a sharp knife, make a slit down the length of each sausage and peel off the sausage skins and discard. Set aside.
  2. Over a medium heat, heat the oil in a large pan until just hot.Add the onion and celery and fry for 4-5 minutes until soft.Add the garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the sausage meat and oregano and break up the meat with a wooden spoon. Let this fry for 3-4 minutes to brown all over. Break up any larger chunks of sausage with the spoon.
  4. Pour in the white wine and let it sizzle for 1-2 minutes before adding the tomato. Stir in about 1/2 can of water and let it come to a simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and put on a lid - simmer the sauce gently for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and reduce for 5 minutes.
  6. Season with salt & pepper (be careful not to over salt as the sausages could already be salted)

Making the pasta

  1. Cook your chosen pasta to the pack instructions in salted water. Reserve a couple of cups of the cooking liquid then drain.
  2. Spoon around 2-3 large spoonfuls of sauce per person into the pasta and about 1/2 cup - 1 cup of the pasta water. Stir well.
  3. Serve from the pan or in separate bowls with plentiful grated fresh parmigiana Reggiano (parmesan)

Notes

  • Pasta types
  • Pasta types
  • Serving, storing and suggestions
  • Serving, storing and suggestions
  • I use whatever pasta I have at home so feel free to choose whichever. Some of my favourites include: Penne, Rigatoni, Rotini/Fussili (spirals), Cavatelli, Linguini, Spaghetti.
  • I'll also use fresh pasta too like Garganelli, Cavatelli, Pappardelle, Fettuccini, Mallorreddus and even gnocchi.
  • Serving - take a few spoonfuls and toss with cooked pasta along with a little pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce. Add a little grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese too.
  • Alternative uses - This sauce makes a great sauce for lasagne too. Add spoonfuls between pasta sheets with some ricotta or béchamel sauce. You can also use it as an al forno sauce, just mix with 80% cooked pasta and add to an oven proof dish. Top with mozzarella and bake until bubbling and browned.
  • Fridge - ragù sauce can be refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Freezer - Freeze the sauce in portions in airtight containers and reheat in the microwave. Alternatively, defrost and reheat in a pan, ready to mix through pasta.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 949kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 78g (120%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 38g Cholesterol 172mg (57%) Sodium 1965mg (82%) Potassium 1098mg (31%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 328IU (7%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 949 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 949kcal 47%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 78g 120%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 38g 190%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 1965mg 82%
Potassium 1098mg 23%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 328IU 7%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 163mg 16%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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