Sausage Ragu

3h 30m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the sausages and add the meat to a pan. Break up the meat with a spatula and cook until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2Add olive oil, chopped onions, fennel, and carrots to the pan. Cook until browned and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3Add minced garlic, crushed fennel seeds, and thyme. Cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. 4Deglaze the pan with white wine, letting it evaporate.
  5. 5Return sausage meat to the pan. Add tomato paste, canned tomatoes, chicken stock, and milk.
  6. 6Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook in a 150°C/285°F fan oven for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally and adding stock if needed.
  7. 7Cook pasta according to package directions.
  8. 8Combine cooked pasta and the sauce in a pan.
  9. 9Add some fresh parsley and olive oil. Toss well.
  10. 10Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 700 g Italian sausages
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 white onions
  • 0.5 bulb fresh fennel
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 glass white wine
  • 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tin peeled plum tomatoes
  • 1 litre chicken stock
  • 180 ml milk
  • 1 pasta

Equipment

heavy bottomed panspatulaknifecutting boardgraterpestle and mortarwooden spoonpotladlecolanderoven