Spaghetti with Pork Ragu and Pangrattato

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• ground pork16 oz
• spaghetti12 oz
• canned diced tomatoes1 can
• tomato paste4 tbsp
• yellow onion2 piece
• bell pepper2 piece
• panko breadcrumbs4 tbsp
• parmesan cheese6 tbsp
• butter2 tbsp
• olive oil3 tbsp
• ketchup2 tbsp
• italian seasoning1 tsp
• garlic powder1 tsp
• smoked paprika1 tsp
• sugar1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper½ tsp

You'll need

skillet · pot · bowl

Method

1. 1

   Boil heavily salted water. Slice the onion and pepper into strips.

   5 min · prep

2. 2

   Cook the spaghetti al dente. Save half a cup of pasta water.

   9 min · boil

3. 3

   Fry the panko with smoked paprika until deep golden and crisp.

   4 min · saute

4. 4

   Season, then toss with the parmesan. That is your pangrattato.

   2 min · prep

5. 5

   Wipe the pan and saute the onion and pepper until coloured.

   4 min · saute

6. 6

   Brown the pork with salt until no pink remains.

   5 min · saute

7. 7

   Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cook until fragrant.

   2 min · saute

8. 8

   Add tomatoes, pasta water, ketchup, butter, sugar, salt and pepper.

   2 min · prep

9. 9

   Simmer until the sauce thickens, then toss the spaghetti through.

   4 min · simmer

10. 10

    Top with the onions and peppers, then a heavy scatter of pangrattato.

    2 min · rest