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Orecchiette with Pork Sugo

Cultural Context

Orecchiette with Pork Sugo hails from the Puglia region of Italy, where the ear-shaped pasta is a staple. Traditionally made with slow-cooked meat sauces, this dish reflects the rustic cooking style of southern Italy, emphasizing rich flavors and hearty ingredients. Today, it is enjoyed across Italy and beyond, with many variations incorporating different meats or vegetables.

ItalianITmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500 g di orecchiette fresche o secche
3 salsicce di maiale grandi
100 g di olive di Gaeta (pesate col nocciolo)
550 g di pomodori pelati
1 pezzetto di cipolla
1 ciuffo di prezzemolo
1 pezzetto di peperoncino
Sale q.b.
Olio evo q.b.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while grana padano is a less expensive cheese.

1

Cook the orecchiette in boiling salted water until al dente.

2

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent.

3

Add the sausages, breaking them apart as they cook.

4

Stir in the peeled tomatoes and let simmer.

5

Add the olives and chili pepper, mixing well.

6

Combine the cooked orecchiette with the sauce and garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringboiling

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Orecchiette al Sugo di Maiale
Local Name: Orecchiette al Sugo di Maiale

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