Tagliatelle with a lemon pork ragù

Tagliatelle with a lemon pork ragù

Authentic Italian tagliatelle with a lemon pork ragù

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Takes 1 hour-1¼ hours

Method

  1. Peel the garlic cloves, cut in half lengthways and remove the green shoot at the centre. Gently warm the garlic and oil in a large frying pan (big enough to toss the pasta in later). As it starts to colour, take off the heat and let the garlic infuse for 5 minutes, then discard it.
  2. Tip the onion and celery into the garlic scented oil, sprinkle with a little salt and return to a gentle heat. Let them soften, without colouring, for 8-10 minutes. They should sweat rather than fry, so if you hear sizzling add water, a tablespoon at a time.
  3. Add the pancetta and cook for another 6minutes, adding water as before. Stir in the pork and turn the heat up. Don't colour the meat too much and avoid breaking it up. Add the wine and let it evaporate, then season. Pour in 200ml/7fl oz water, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Mix in a little water if the mixture gets too dry.
  4. While the ragù is cooking, put a pan with plenty of water on to boil. Grate the Parmesan and the zest from the lemon.
  5. When the water is at a rolling boil add 2 tsp salt, then the pasta. Partly cover, bring back to the boil, give it a good stir and reduce the heat so the water boils gently. Taste the pasta 2 minutes before the timing on the packet - remember it will keep cooking while it is tossed with the ragù.
  6. Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water. Immediately transfer the pasta to the frying pan and toss well over a low heat. Tip in the parmesan and toss well. Add pasta water to dilute, or extra cheese to absorb excess liquid, and mix again.
  7. Toss in the lemon zest and parsley. Serve immediately.

Per serving

811 kcalories, protein 43g, carbohydrate 69g, fat 39 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 3g, salt 5.3 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2002.

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  • Binder photo janeyhopkins

    20 November 2007

    janeyhopkins commented on this recipe

    great recipe for any night of the week and the kids loved it too!!

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    20 November 2007

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  • Binder photo frolo743

    23 January 2008

    frolo743 commented on this recipe

    We didn't like this one-too greasy with pancetta & oil + mince. May try again without oil & more lemon, maybe mushrooms too. Need to wait for a child-fre evening tho'. They were not keen at all.

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  • Binder photo BizzyLizzy

    07 February 2008

    BizzyLizzy rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really liked this dish, although it definitely needs to be served with a big green salad, as it's very meat heavy.

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  • Binder photo MushyPeaBrain

    10 June 2008

    MushyPeaBrain rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Nice dish but felt it might suit beef mince better. Is very meat heavy so will try adding mushrooms next time.

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  • Binder photo clootiedumplin

    15 June 2008

    clootiedumplin rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    My friends and family all love this dish, and there's never a drop left on the plate it's so "yummy"

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  • Binder photo ClaireCV

    22 August 2008

    ClaireCV rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really nice filling dinner, a good alternative to beef mince!

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  • Binder photo DW373

    12 September 2008

    DW373 commented on this recipe

    Absolutely loved by all who have tried it. Like the idea above of adding mushrooms though.

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  • Binder photo DW373

    12 September 2008

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  • Binder photo ziggy

    26 October 2008

    ziggy commented on this recipe

    Believe me this recipe is to die for. So simple, and easy to do, its one of our family favourites. One problem - never enough left for seconds for everyone!

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  • Binder photo Moose

    14 November 2008

    Moose commented on this recipe

    Been cooking this since Jan '03 (Good Food mag). Firm favourite in our house, but without the celery! Cooking the pork & bacon in their own fat then adding the onion lessens the amount of oil used, so less greasy & lower in calories (if you're bothered)

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  • Binder photo Jo

    17 January 2009

    Jo rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    A very simple meal to make and very tasty. I found that there was enough oil from the pancetta so didn't add any. My hsuband is not a pasta fan but as it was so meaty he enjoyed it t as well. Will make again.

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    27 September 2009

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    05 January 2010

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  • Binder photo Mandy

    13 June 2010

    Mandy rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I used anchovies instead of pancetta, and added some mushrooms. Both worked well. Also the recipe did not include fresh lemon juice, which I squeezed into the pot while tossing the parsley and lemon zest. It made the whole dish a lot more tasty and not as heavy. Would definitely make it again.

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  • Binder photo Davina

    13 August 2010

    Davina commented on this recipe

    Made this for 2 so halved the ingredients & it definitely lost something in the translation. Very bland.

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  • Binder photo Little Chef Team

    09 October 2010

    Little Chef Team rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    Quite frankly, it's too meaty.

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  • Binder photo Vidazinha

    18 July 2011

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  • Binder photo nanasandie

    22 November 2011

    nanasandie rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Made this last night, my husband loved it, I thought it was just ok. like a previous commenter I found it too meaty.

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  • Binder photo bunnychow

    20 February 2012

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    we love this recipe...delicious*****

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Takes 1 hour-1¼ hours

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811 kcalories, protein 43g, carbohydrate 69g, fat 39 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 3g, salt 5.3 g

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