Pork Rib Sugo

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Serves 6 · Ready in 30 min

Pork Rib Sugo is the ultimate comfort-food pasta sauce, slow-cooked to bring out deep, rich flavors in every bite. Tender pork ribs simmer gently in a hearty tomato sauce until they become fall-apart soft, creating a deliciously savory and satisfying dish.

Recipe

Serves 6 · Total 30m

Ingredients

• 1.5-2 kg pork ribs
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 bunch fresh basil, plus extra to garnish
• 2 bay leaves
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• Pinch of sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 heaped tbsp tomato concentrate
• 2 bottles of passata, plus water
• 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Pasta of your choice, cooked as per packet instructions

To Serve

• Parmigiano Reggiano (or Parmesan), freshly grated

Method

1. Cut pork into individual ribs. Season well with salt and pepper. Brown in olive oil until golden and slightly caramelised.
2. Add the onion, garlic, basil, and bay leaves. Add the passata, then rinse the bottles with water and pour in. Stir in the tomato concentrate. Add a pinch of sugar and a pinch of salt.
3. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer. Cover slightly and cook for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Toss the pasta through the sauce.
5. Serve with ribs on top. Finish with Parmigiano and fresh basil.