Pasta with sausage ragù

Pasta with sausage ragù is a hearty Italian dish featuring pasta tossed in a rich, slow-simmered sauce made from ground or crumbled Italian sausage, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs. It's a staple of rustic Italian home cooking, particularly popular in central and southern regions like Emilia-Romagna and Campania. The dish is known for its deep, savory flavor and comforting, satisfying nature.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the pasta and protein from the sausage, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the sausage used. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and lycopene from the tomatoes, with a rough calorie ballpark of 600-800 calories per generous serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Vitamin A	300 µg RAE
Vitamin C	10 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Folate	120 µg DFE

Per 1 typical serving (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, sausage ragù is a prime example of Italian 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking), transforming simple, affordable ingredients into a flavorful feast. Nutritionally, the combination of tomato-based sauce with meat can enhance the absorption of iron and antioxidants, making it a more nutrient-dense meal than it might first appear.