
Spaghetti alla chitarra with Pork and Lamb Ragù
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
802 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian

Spaghetti alla chitarra with Pork and Lamb Ragù
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One of the most traditional recipes from Abruzzo, this spaghetti alla chitarra with meat sauce is to die for.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti alla chitarra
- 1/3 /3 lb ground pork
- 1/3 /3 lb ground lamb
- 5 large tomatoes diced
- 1 jar tomato passata
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 3 1/2 /2 tbsp butter
- extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over low heat, then add the onions and carrots and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the tomatoes, mix, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the ground meat and let it cook, mixing it with a wooden spoon and making sure to break down the meat into smaller pieces.
- Add the tomato sauce, then cover for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Bring water to boil in a big pot.
- When the water boils, add salt and the spaghetti alla chitarra. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain.
- Remove the lid from the ragu sauce and mix in butter.
- Top the pasta with the ragu sauce and an abundance of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
802kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
104g
(35%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1049mg
(44%)
Potassium
1461mg
(42%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
4875IU
(98%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 802 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 802kcal | 40% |
Carbohydrates | 104g | 35% |
Protein | 32g | 64% |
Fat | 29g | 45% |
Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
Sodium | 1049mg | 44% |
Potassium | 1461mg | 31% |
Fiber | 9g | 36% |
Sugar | 16g | 32% |
Vitamin A | 4875IU | 98% |
Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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