FRESH PASTA WITH
PORK AND TOMATO
RAGÙ
NOTE: Pancetta is unsmoked Italian-style bacon. You can
use unsmoked American bacon or prosciutto ends in its
place.
SERVES 6 TO 8
3 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
¼ ounce (1 packet) powdered gelatin
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces pancetta, cut into ½-inch chunks (see Note
above)
1 large onion, finely chopped (about 1½ cups)
1 carrot, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice (about ½ cup)
2 stalks celery, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice (about ¾
cup)
4 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated on a
Microplane (about 4 teaspoons)
Large pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)