This dish is, quite literally, fit for a king. This is because this special ragù is enriched with Barolo wine, known both as the ‘King of Wines’ and the ‘Wine of Kings’. Native to the region of Piedmont, Barolo is produced in just eleven villages across the province of Cuneo, and is made from the Nebbiolo grape which has been cultivated here for over 2,500 years. Despite the royal associations of our Barolo wine, the beef shin component of this ragù tells a more humble tale. Dating back to the Middle Ages, beef shin was a cheap cut of meat often used by Piemontese peasants in their cooking. Traditionally, the beef was cooked very slowly in a large pot over an open fire with a range of foraged herbs available in peasant gardens, like rosemary. The inclusion of these aromatics will, we imagine, have filled simple homes with a wonderful aroma, heralding a hearty dinner after a long day in the fields. Paired with beautiful strands of mafalde, our ragù is the pezzo forte (the pièce de résistance) of this special dish.
Mafalde, also known as “reginette” (Italian for “little queens”) are an alluring, ribbon-shaped pasta with beautiful wavy edges and a striking appearance. In 1995, the Italian government commemorated the Princess Mafalda of Savoy with a limited edition stamp. Princess Mafalda died during the Second World War, whilst detained in a German concentration camp. The mafalde pasta is said to evoke the princess’ curls. This wasn’t the first time Princess Mafalda’s life had been marked by tragedy: the SS Principessa Mafalda Italian transatlantic ocean liner was named after her. This was one of the most luxurious ships at the time. Unfortunately, it sank off the coast of Brazil in 1927.
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METHOD
- Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Salt the water (around ½tbsp per litre).
- Cook the pasta in the boiling water for 3 minutes. Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
- Whilst the pasta cooks, put the sauce in a pan and add 2tbsp (30ml) of the boiling pasta cooking water. Take care to ensure you squeeze all the sauce from the pouch. Gently heat until steaming and then turn off the heat.
- Lift the pasta out of the water and transfer to the sauce. Toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle over the Italian cheese. Serve immediately. Buon appetito!
INGREDIENTS
Allergens in BOLD & CAPITALISED:
Durum WHEAT Semola, WHEAT Flour, EGG, Rice Flour
Tomatoes, Beef Shin (Origin: Republic of Ireland) (26%), Beef Stock (contains CELERY Seeds), Onion, Carrot, CELERY, Barolo Wine (SULPHITES) (1%), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Garlic, Sugar, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper
MILK, Salt, Rennet (Microbial Coagulant), EGG Lysozyme
ALLERGENS
In addition to the recipe-specific allergen information provided, Pasta Evangelists handles all 14 allergens prescribed in legislation. Whilst we have implemented and maintain safety practices and take all reasonable precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products will not contain traces of these allergens.
NUTRITION
Calories per serving: 691kcal
Following nutritional information is per 100g:
- Energy 786kJ
- Calories 188kcal
- Fat 3.4g
- Of which saturates 1.3g
- Carbohydrates 29.5g
- Of which sugars 3.6g
- Protein 9.7g
- Salt 0.5g
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