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Pork bolognese with cheesy pangrattato
Meaty pork bolognese served over al dente spaghetti topped with crispy, cheesy pangrattato (crispy breadcrumbs) is a delicious, comforting weeknight meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
for the pork bolognese
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 2 large carrots peeled and finely chopped
- 1 celery stick finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 500 g pork mince ground pork
- 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
- Cooked Spaghetti to serve
for the cheesy pangrattato
- 2 cups chunky fresh breadcrumbs (I used stale ciabatta to make the crumbs)
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 6 sage leaves finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons grated parmesan
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the bolognese, fry the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and thyme in a splash of olive oil until the vegetables start to soften and caramelise slightly.
- Add the pork and brown before adding the tomatoes, wine, sugar (if using) and Balsamic.
- Turn the heat down and cover then allow to simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season to taste.
- For the cheesy pangrattato, fry all the pangrattato ingredients in a tablespoon of olive oil until golden and crisp then serve sprinkled over the pork bolognese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
213mg
(9%)
Potassium
517mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3522IU
(70%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 517mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3522IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.