Spaghetti alla chitarra with Pork and Lamb Ragù

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    802 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Spaghetti alla chitarra with Pork and Lamb Ragù

One of the most traditional recipes from Abruzzo, this spaghetti alla chitarra with meat sauce is to die for.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over low heat, then add the onions and carrots and cook until the onion is translucent.
  2. Add the tomatoes, mix, and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the tomato sauce, then cover for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. Bring water to boil in a big pot.
  6. When the water boils, add salt and the spaghetti alla chitarra. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain.
  7. Remove the lid from the ragu sauce and mix in butter.
  8. 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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