Prepare the rhubarb: wash the stalks, trim the woody ends, and cut into pieces 1-2 cm long. Peel and finely chop half an onion (about 75 g).
Description
Tagliatelle with ragù made from Polish sausage and rhubarb chutney is a combination of Italian meat braising techniques with the bold, sweet-and-sour note of Polish rhubarb. The ragù, prepared with sausage and smoked bacon, provides a deep, meaty flavor, while the rhubarb chutney adds a spring freshness and a slight acidity that cuts through the richness. The dish is hearty and warming, perfect for cool spring evenings; serve with an extra portion of grated Parmesan and fresh sorrel leaves for contrast. Visually, the plate contrasts the warm, red-brown ragù, the light green accent of the sorrel, and the pink chutney alongside the smooth ribbons of pasta.
Ingredients Used
Ingredients (22)
- Tagliatelle pasta 400 g
- Sausage 400 g
- Rhubarb 300 g
- Onion 1 szt. (~150 g)
- Garlic 3 ząbki (~15 g)
- Carrot 1.9 szt. (~150 g)
- Celeriac 100 g
- Smoked bacon 100 g
- Canned tomato 400 g
- Tomato paste 50 g
- Red wine 100 ml
- Vegetable broth 250 ml
- Rapeseed oil 30 g
- Butter 30 g
- Sugar 30 g
- Wine vinegar 30 ml
- 🌿 Przyprawy
- Salt 0.1 szczypt (~3 g)
- Black pepper 4 szczypty (~2 g)
- Thyme 2 g
- Ginger 10 g
- ✨ Opcjonalne
- Parmesan 80 g
- Sorrel 30 g
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Preparation steps
Rhubarb chutney
In a small skillet, heat 15 g of butter (1/2 tablespoon) over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until it becomes soft and slightly golden. Add grated or finely chopped ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until it releases its aroma.
Add the chopped rhubarb, 30 g of sugar, and 30 ml of vinegar. Mix, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes, until the rhubarb breaks down and the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
Taste the chutney and season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of freshly ground pepper. Set aside to cool; the chutney will thicken more as it cools.
Ragù sauce
Prepare the vegetables: chop one onion (150 g) into small cubes; peel and dice the carrot (150 g) into small cubes; peel and finely chop the celery (100 g). Slice the sausage (400 g) and then finely chop or grind it with a knife into small pieces.
In a large pot or wide skillet, heat 15 g of rapeseed oil (1 tablespoon) over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon (100 g) and fry for 3-4 minutes until it releases its fat and lightly browns.
Add chopped vegetables (onion, carrot, celery) to the pot and sauté for 6-8 minutes over medium heat, stirring every 1-2 minutes, until the vegetables soften and become slightly translucent. Add salt (1 pinch) and pepper (1 pinch).
Add the chopped sausage (400 g) to the pot and fry for 6-8 minutes, breaking it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon until the meat is no longer raw and lightly browned.
Pour in red wine (100 ml) and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, stirring, until the alcohol partially evaporates and the liquid reduces by half. Then add canned tomatoes (400 g) and tomato paste (50 g), and mix well.
Add vegetable broth (250 ml), thyme (2 g), and optionally a bay leaf (optional). Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat to very low, and cook partially covered for 35-45 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes, adding a little broth if necessary.
Five minutes before the end of simmering, add 15 g of butter (1/2 tablespoon) and check the seasoning: add salt to taste (about 1-2 pinches) and season with pepper. The sauce should be thick, the meat juicy, and the flavors balanced.
Pasta
In a large pot, bring at least 3 liters of water to a boil. Add salt, about 30 g for 3 liters of water (10 g/l). When the water is boiling vigorously, add the tagliatelle (400 g) and cook according to the package instructions, usually 7-9 minutes for dried pasta, stirring gently every minute to prevent sticking.
Drain the pasta, reserving about 100 ml of the cooking water. Transfer the pasta back to the pot, add the reserved water and 2-3 ladles of ragù (amount to taste) and gently mix over low heat for 1-2 minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb the sauce and stick together.
Assembly and serving
On a plate, arrange a portion of tagliatelle coated with ragù, next to or partially on top, add 1-2 tablespoons of rhubarb chutney as a contrasting accent. Generously sprinkle with grated parmesan (optional) and for decoration, place a few leaves of sorrel.
Serve immediately: the dish tastes best hot. Suggest a glass of red wine to accompany it, which will enhance the aromas of the ragù.
Fun Fact
Ragù originates from northern Italy, traditionally from the Emilia-Romagna region (famous ragù alla bolognese). The Polish version with sausage and rhubarb combines the Italian braising technique with local, seasonal flavors.
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Tips
Serve hot, with freshly grated Parmesan and a few leaves of sorrel. Serve the chutney as a flavor point alongside the sauce, do not mix it completely with the ragù to maintain the contrast of textures. A full-bodied red wine or a stronger porter-style beer pairs well with the dish.
Store ragù and chutney separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator: ragù for up to 3 days, chutney for 7-10 days. Ragù can be frozen for up to 3 months in portions. To reheat ragù, use a saucepan over low heat, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water or broth to restore the consistency; pasta is best prepared fresh.
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