Name: Spaghetti with Spicy Pork and Anchovy Ragù
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) medium-lean ground pork; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 8 anchovy fillets, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 can (5 ½ oz/156 ml) tomato paste; 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine; 1 cup (250 ml) 15% cooking cream or 35% cream; 3/4 cup (55 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving; 1 lb (450 g) spaghetti

Preparation

- In a pot over medium-high heat, cook the pork in the oil, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for 8 minutes or until nicely browned. Add the anchovies, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Season with salt.
- Add the tomato paste to the pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until nicely caramelized, stirring often. Deglaze with the wine. Add the cream and Parmesan. Season generously with pepper and mix well. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Set aside 1 cup (250 ml) of the cooking water. Drain the pasta.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and mix well. Add the reserved pasta cooking water to thin out the sauce as needed. Adjust the seasoning.
- Serve the pasta in shallow bowls. Sprinkle with more Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Spaghetti with Spicy Pork and Anchovy Ragù

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