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Pork Ragu with Spaghetti

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Try our mouth-watering pork ragu with spaghetti recipe for a quick and easy way to enjoy pork that tastes delicious.

This recipe is part of our healthy recipe collection, which contains many recipes that cost under £1.50 per head*.

 

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Cooking Skill: Easy

Ingredients

500g pack pork mince (5% fat)
3 lean rashers dry cured bacon, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium courgette, sliced
1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons prepared sun-dried tomato purée or paste
8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
300g fresh spaghetti
To serve
Grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves

Method

Step 1

Place the pork mince, bacon, garlic and onion in a large non-stick saucepan over a low heat and cook for 2 minutes. 

Step 2

Increase the heat and cook for 6 minutes or until browned.  Add the carrot and courgette and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the chopped tomatoes, sun-dried tomato purée or paste and sun-dried tomatoes.  Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions, drain and divide between 4 plates; top with the ragu. Sprinkle with cheese and basil to garnish and serve. 

Tips and Serving Suggestions

If preferred, use wholewheat or an alternative pasta shape to spaghetti. 

*Cost per serving based on proportion of ingredients used to make the dish. Total cost of ingredients calculated based on average price across four British supermarkets. Prices correct as of 26.09.24; but are subject to change due to fluctuations in ingredient prices. 

Each serving provides

Based on 5% mince
Energy

1832kj

435kcal

22%

Fat

14g

20%

Saturates

5g

25%

Sugars

11.6g

13%

Salt

1.42g

24%

% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g: 482kJ, 114kcal, 3.7g fat, 1.3g saturates
Each serving provides: 40.5g Protein, 37.9g Carbohydrate, 6.4g Fibre
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary

Method

Step 1

Place the pork mince, bacon, garlic and onion in a large non-stick saucepan over a low heat and cook for 2 minutes. 

Step 2

Increase the heat and cook for 6 minutes or until browned.  Add the carrot and courgette and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the chopped tomatoes, sun-dried tomato purée or paste and sun-dried tomatoes.  Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions, drain and divide between 4 plates; top with the ragu. Sprinkle with cheese and basil to garnish and serve. 

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