Pasta With Milk-braised Pork Sugo Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Pork Sugo

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Sauté Aromatics

   Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

3. 3

   Brown the Pork

   Add the diced pork shoulder to the pot and season with salt and black pepper. Brown the pork on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Garlic

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Combine Remaining Ingredients

   Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, milk, and add the bay leaves. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.

6. 6

   Simmer the Sugo

   Cover the pot and allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender.

7. 7

   Cook the Pasta

   In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

8. 8

   Finish the Sugo

   Once the pork is tender, remove the bay leaves and shred the pork with two forks. Stir to combine the shredded pork with the sauce, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Combine Pasta and Sugo

   Add the cooked pasta to the pot with the sugo and toss gently to coat the pasta with the sauce.

10. 10

    Serve

    Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and garnished with fresh basil.