eCook Meal
Pork Mince Ragu Pasta
with carrot & NOMU Italian Rub
Chef, meet ragu: Intense. Complex. Bold. And authentically Italian! You will be making this beloved pasta sauce with pork mince, dotted with onion & carrot. Fried until golden, the mince is then turned into a rich ragu with red wine, fresh thyme, and chopped tomatoes. Spoon the ragu over al dente fusilli pasta, pour a glass of wine, and have the perfect pasta night, Chef!
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PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Pork MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped onions and the carrot pieces. Fry until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
RAGU
Add ¾ of the picked thyme and the NOMU rub to the pan and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the wine and reduce until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped Tomato and 150ml of the reserved pasta water. Simmer until reduced and thickening, 10-12 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the cooked pasta, spoon over the ragu, and sprinkle over the remaining thyme. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Pork MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped onions and the carrot pieces. Fry until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
RAGU
Add ¾ of the picked thyme and the NOMU rub to the pan and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the wine and reduce until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped Tomato and 300ml of the reserved pasta water. Simmer until reduced and thickening, 10-12 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the cooked pasta, spoon over the ragu, and sprinkle over the remaining thyme. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Pork MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped onions and the carrot pieces. Fry until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally).
RAGU
Add ¾ of the picked thyme and the NOMU rub to the pan and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the wine and reduce until almost evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped Tomato and 450ml of the reserved pasta water. Simmer until reduced and thickening, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the cooked pasta, spoon over the ragu, and sprinkle over the remaining thyme. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
Pork MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped onions and the carrot pieces. Fry until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally).
RAGU
Add ¾ of the picked thyme and the NOMU rub to the pan and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the wine and reduce until almost evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped Tomato and 600ml of the reserved pasta water. Simmer until reduced and thickening, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the cooked pasta, spoon over the ragu, and sprinkle over the remaining thyme. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R165.69
for 4 servings · R41.42 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Penne Pasta needs 1Penne Pasta 500 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Pork Mince needs 600 gPork Lean Mince 500 g 500 g at R81.99 · 1.20× packR98.39
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Cooked Chopped Tomato needs 400 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R49.99 · 27% of packR13.33
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Fresh Parsley needs 1Parsley Refill 8 g R23.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R23.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Pizza Mix (Mozzarella and Cheddar Mix 60/40) NEW SKU
- NOMU Italian Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Pork Mince Ragu Pasta?
The preparation time for Pork Mince Ragu Pasta with carrot & NOMU Italian Rub is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Pork Mince Ragu Pasta with carrot & NOMU Italian Rub?
The total time required to make Pork Mince Ragu Pasta with carrot & NOMU Italian Rub is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Pork Mince Ragu Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Pork Mince Ragu Pasta?
NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Parsley, Penne Pasta, Pizza Mix (Mozzarella and Cheddar Mix 60/40) NEW SKU, Pork Mince, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Pork Mince Ragu Pasta?
Calories: 955, Carbs: 111 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 43 grams, Sugar: 20.1 grams, Salt: 663 grams
How do I prepare Pork Mince Ragu Pasta?
RAGU: Add ¾ of the picked thyme and the NOMU rub to the pan and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the wine and reduce until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato and 300ml of the reserved pasta water. Simmer until reduced and thickening, 10-12 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. PORK MINCE: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped onions and the carrot pieces. Fry until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. DINNER IS READY: Make a bed of the cooked pasta, spoon over the ragu, and sprinkle over the remaining thyme. Well done, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Pork Mince Ragu Pasta?
NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Parsley, Penne Pasta, Pizza Mix (Mozzarella and Cheddar Mix 60/40) NEW SKU, Pork Mince, Tomato
How many calories does Pork Mince Ragu Pasta have?
955 calories
How much fat content does Pork Mince Ragu Pasta have?
grams