Italian pork ragù

Italian pork ragù is a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce traditionally from Northern Italy, where it's often paired with fresh pasta like tagliatelle. It typically features ground or diced pork simmered with a soffritto of onions, carrots, and celery, tomatoes, red wine, and aromatic herbs such as sage and rosemary.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the pork and contains moderate fat, especially if using cuts like shoulder or pancetta. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and lycopene from tomatoes, with a typical serving (about 1.5 cups with pasta) ranging from 500-700 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin A	800 IU
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Zinc	4 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Unlike the more common beef ragù, pork ragù has a slightly sweeter, more delicate flavor that pairs beautifully with the earthiness of fresh egg pasta. Nutritionally, the slow-cooking process helps break down connective tissues, making the protein more digestible while allowing the tomatoes' lycopene to become more bioavailable.