Name: Mezzi Rigatoni Pasta with Calabrian Pulled Pork Red Sauce
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Ingredients for Mezzi Rigatoni Pasta with Calabrian Pulled Pork Sauce:; 1 Box Barilla® Mezzi Rigatoni pasta; 1 Pound pork shoulder; 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1/2 Cup onion, small dice; 1 Teaspoon paprika; 1 Teaspoon adobo seasoning; 1/4 Cup Calabrian peppers, chopped; 2 Cups chicken broth; 1 28-counce can crushed tomatoes; 2 Tablespoons tomato paste; 2 Sprigs rosemary; 2 Sprigs thyme; 1/4 Cup parsley, chopped; To Taste Salt and black pepper

Mezzi Rigatoni Pasta with Calabrian Pulled Pork Red Sauce

2 hours 50 minutes

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Discover a rich and savory pasta dish that brings together the robust flavors of Italian cooking with the smoky, slow-cooked essence of Austin-style pulled pork. This Mezzi Rigatoni pasta recipe features tender pork shoulder braised with rosemary and thyme, then simmered in a spicy Calabrian pepper and tomato sauce. Tossed with perfectly cooked Barilla^® Mezzi Rigatoni, this dish delivers a dish perfect for slow weekends and family gatherings.

Ingredients

8 servings

Ingredients for Mezzi Rigatoni Pasta with Calabrian Pulled Pork Sauce:

1Box Barilla^® Mezzi Rigatoni pasta

1Pound pork shoulder

4Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

1/2Cup onion, small dice

1Teaspoon paprika

1Teaspoon adobo seasoning

1/4Cup Calabrian peppers, chopped

2Cups chicken broth

128-counce can crushed tomatoes

2Tablespoons tomato paste

2Sprigs rosemary

2Sprigs thyme

1/4Cup parsley, chopped

To TasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300° F. Rub pork shoulder with paprika, adobo, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

In a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet on high heat add ½ of the olive oil and sear pork on all sides. Add rosemary, thyme, and chicken broth. Place covered Dutch oven in the oven for 2-2 ½ hrs. or until fork tender.

Step 3

Shred pork and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pork juices.

Step 4

In a skillet over medium heat add remaining olive oil and onion. Sauté until translucent, about 2-3 min. then add crushed tomato, Calabrian peppers, tomato paste and ½ of the reserved liquid. Bring to a simmer, season, and add pork.

Step 5

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions, drain, add to the sauce, and mix well.

Step 6

Check sauce consistency and add remaining liquid if too thick. Remove from the fire and top with parsley before serving.

Mezzi Rigatoni

Mezzi Rigatoni combines the heartiness of traditional Rigatoni – a cut that is most commonly used in Southern and Central Italy – with a smaller size, which makes for a charming variation of an old favorite. It’s sure to delight your family and friends. Barilla^® Mezzi Rigatoni is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Mezzi Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Mezzi Rigatoni

Shape

Mezzi Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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