Best Ever Pork Ragu
If you're craving a comforting, hearty meal that will impress your family and friends, look no further than this delightful Pork Ragu. Packed with rich flavours and tender pork, this dish is perfect for any occasion. Plus, it's made with fresh vegetables like celery, onion, and grated carrot for that extra touch of speedy goodness. Let's dive into this mouthwatering recipe.Nutritional Information:Slimming World: Syn FreeCalories: 618 Per ServingWeight Watchers: Coming Soon
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 500g Lean Pork Mince (5% fat or less)
- 1 Onion [Diced]
- 2 Carrots [Grated]
- 1 Stick of Celery [Finely diced]
- 3 Cloves Garlic [Crushed]
- 400g Chopped Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 250ml Chicken Stock
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Basil
- 1 Bay Leaf
- Salt and Pepper [To Season]
- 400g Dried Pasta [Your Choice of pasta]
- Low Calorie Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Spritz a pan with a little low calorie cooking spray.
- Add the onion and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add a splash of water if it starts to stick.
- Add the grated carrots and garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Again adding a splash of water if needed.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the pork mince to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until the pork is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, chicken stock, oregano, basil, bay leaf, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let the ragu simmer gently for at least 25/30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the ragu is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Remove the bay leaf from the ragu.
- Drain the pasta and add to the ragu. Add the pasta to the ragu and mix together making sure all of the pasta is covered and serve.