Jul 14 2026
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Tagliatelle* Recipe

Inspired by The Purple Pig Restaurant
Time2h 30m
Serves4

Lamb Ragu, Crispy Guanciale + Manchego

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Ingredients

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PASTA

LAMB RAGU

CRISPY GUANCIALE

TO SERVE

Method

PASTA

  1. 1

    Cook the Tagliatelle

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tagliatelle and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    Add Olive Oil

    Once drained, drizzle with olive oil and toss to prevent sticking. Set aside.

LAMB RAGU

  1. 3

    Prepare the Lamb

    In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Season the lamb shoulder with salt and black pepper. Sear the lamb on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.

  2. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

  3. 5

    Deglaze with Wine

    Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Allow the wine to simmer for about 2-3 minutes.

  4. 6

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, and return the lamb to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 7

    Slow Cook the Ragu

    Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, until the lamb is tender and shreds easily. Remove the lamb, shred it with two forks, and return the meat to the sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.

CRISPY GUANCIALE

  1. 8

    Crisp the Guanciale

    In a pan over medium heat, add the guanciale slices. Cook until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

TO SERVE

  1. 9

    Combine and Serve

    In a large serving bowl, combine the tagliatelle and lamb ragu. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a smooth sauce. Top with crispy guanciale, freshly grated manchego cheese, and a handful of fresh basil.

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