Rigatoni with Pork Ragu

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This rigatoni with pork ragu is the ultimate fall comfort food. It's hearty and full of flavor with a little bit of apple for sweetness and a hint of fennel. So grab a fork and get cozy, because this dish will warm your soul.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

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Servings:

Calories: 410kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 large apple cored and chopped (skin can stay on) 1 cup
4 garlic cloves
2 pounds ground pork 2.5
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 bay leaves
1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes

Instructions

Heat a large skillet to medium-high. Add olive oil and sauté the celery, carrot, onion and apple until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the ground pork and let it brown, breaking up the meat and stirring as needed. Season with salt & pepper.
Deglaze the pan with white wine and add remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a strong simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir the sauce occasionally and remove the lid during the last few minutes of cooking to allow the sauce to thicken up.

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