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Christmas Pasta Salt 1 pound rigatoni 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 pound pancetta, chopped 1/4 pound hot bulk Italian sausage 1/4 pound sweet bulk Italian sausage 1/2 pound ground sirloin 1/2 pound ground veal 1/2 teaspoon allspice Freshly ground pepper 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 cup beef stock One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese |
Cook pasta al dente. Over medium-high heat 1 tablespoon EVOO, then add the pancetta to half of the pan and sausage to the other side. Brown sausage while the pancetta renders its fat; combine and cook them for another minute or so. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate. Add the remaining EVOO to the skillet then add beef and veal. Brown and crumble, season with allspice, salt and pepper. Add the carrot, onion and garlic and cook another 5 to 6 minutes. Return the sausage and pancetta to the skillet, draining off some of the fat. Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping with a wooden spoon. Stir in the stock, then tomatoes. Simmer over low for at least 10 minutes. Stir in half of the parsley. Drain pasta. Ladle a few spoonfuls of the sauce over the pasta and add some cheese to the pot. Stir to coat the pasta. Transfer the dressed pasta to a large serving dish or individual bowls and top with the remaining sauce and parsley. Pass around extra cheese at the table. |