Contaldo Family Meat Ragù

An authentic Italian tomato sauce featuring beef, pork ribs, and spicy sausage slow-cooked and served with rigatoni and salad.

Comfort Food Italian Meat Pasta Slow-Cooked

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1205.1

kcal / serving

4820.5 kcal total

Carbs

77.5g

per serving

310.2 g total

Fat

72.1g

per serving

288.5 g total

Protein

60.6g

per serving

242.4 g total

Cook Time

130

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Tomato Puré

Dairy

Parmesan

Grated

Fruits

piece

Lemon

Juice only

GrainsCereals

400

Rigatoni Pasta

Cooked

Liquids

100

Red Wine

Meat

500

Beef Topside

Cut into medium chunks

500

Pork Spareribs

200

Italian Pork Sausages

NutsSeeds

handful

Basil

Fresh leaves, torn

piece

Bay Leaf

Salt

To taste

Black Pepper

Freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Used for frying base

Vegetables

piece

Onion

Finely chopped

piece

Carrot

Finely chopped

1200

Plum Tomato

Canned, chopped

piece

Little Gem Lettuce

Leaves separated

handful

Frisée

Leaves torn

Method

Heat 75ml olive oil in a large saucepan and fry onion, carrot, basil, and bay leaves until soft.

Stir in the tomato purée and red wine and simmer until slightly reduced.

Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, and parmesan and mix thoroughly.

Add the beef, ribs, and sausages and cook until browned on all sides.

Boil the sauce, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for two hours.

Remove the meat from the pot and keep it warm on a plate.

Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated.

Whisk 45ml olive oil with lemon juice and toss with the lettuce and frisée.

Serve the pasta in bowls topped with the meat and salad on the side.