How to Make Pork, Fennel, and Lemon Ragu and Pasta alla Norma

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3 жыл бұрын

Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Pork, Fennel, and Lemon Ragu with Pappardelle. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of fontina cheese. Finally, test cook Becky Hays shows Julia how to make the best Pasta with Eggplant and Tomatoes (Pasta alla Norma).
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@patrickhanna9230 2 жыл бұрын

I made the ragu bianco the other day. You are right, this is the best pasta sauce I've ever had! I served it over homemade cavatelli...❤️

@Katy32344 3 жыл бұрын

Has anyone noticed how wonderful the sliding racks are in their ovens?

@safetysteve1314 3 жыл бұрын

Wolf ovens are really nice. I use mine often and wonder who keeps theirs so clean unlike mine

@jeffcantor3298 3 жыл бұрын

Love the new intro. My favorite part is Bridget stealing bacon.

@ShepherdsChapelonYT 3 жыл бұрын

She she brings home the bacon and fries it up in the pan

@LL-sd2fc 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@blkwheeler32 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Cantor you saw that, too, Hunh?

@rodmckenzie9089 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode! Two wonderful looking pasta dishes. I'm looking forward to trying the ragu Bianca and as it happens I just bought an eggplant yesterday so guess what I'm cooking for dinner tonight 😋

@_FearNoEvil 3 жыл бұрын

ATK is my favorite. Thank you for the new upload.

@edmundkonkolich8743 2 жыл бұрын

I am AB-SO-LUTE-LY ADDICTED to ALL of ATK's shows ("Cook's Country", "Gear Heads", "Ask the Experts", The "ATK Kitchen" itsel, etc., etc.) Their kitchens would be the ideal place for me to cook. The regular, daily, methodical use of the scientific method to cook & bake the best way. . . that's just TOO cool! Additionally, working with a Kitchen Brigade that is just as driven & passionate about food/cooking would just "jazz. . . me. . . up". 😍👍 Love what you're doing ATK! YOU KEEP IT UP & I'LL KEEP COOKING! Cheers & God Bless.

@joanwright5840 3 жыл бұрын

Becky I love your style of cooking.

@christistaggs7190 Жыл бұрын

Yummy...I always think of ragu sauce being 🍅 based. This ragu looks so light and inviting

@hotwaterishot 3 жыл бұрын

I'm making the Ragu Bianco for Valentine's Day

@robertmusilli5198 3 жыл бұрын

Just made the lemon ragu. The only thing I can add is I used about 3lbs of pork because I had extra. The extra meat caused the ragu to be a little greasy, next time I stick to the recipe!

@rebeccalott8170 3 жыл бұрын

ATK Sunday Gravy is still my fav, but the ragu was pretty dang good!!😋

@jimwoods2180 3 жыл бұрын

i made this and everyone loved it - even had seconds & some even wanted a third helping but there wasn't enough for everyone to get thirds - it was so sad :( . . . anyway - it really is very good just very time consuming to make - but worth it - enjoy! BTW: is it possible for you to mention how many people the featured dish you're preparing in all future videos will serve - for example - was this recipe for 4 people? thank you :) humor regarding this video: i don't know why it struck me as funny (just my wicked & jaded sense of humor i guess???) but i cracked up and laughed for about 10 solid minutes when (at around 5:50) the man says "oh yeah - i can feel it in my tongs" - priceless - everyone thought i was crazy LOL :)

@sebeckley 7 ай бұрын

Santori makes incredible cheeses.

@DavidFSloneEsq 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I’ve been a fan for years. I love your stuff. That last recipe reminds me of a video that I don’t think that you’ve done, but that I’d like to see. You use crushed tomatoes, rather than using whole tomatoes and crushing them, which makes perfect sense to me. However, I’ve repeatedly been told that whole tomatoes are higher quality, so that it makes sense to buy them and crush them yourself. I have always doubted this advice. It seems to me, that, while processing canned tomatoes, some or most of the tomatoes must get broken. Hence, while they’re all the same tomatoes taste-wise, you can charge more for the whole tomatoes, because some people apparently have a need for whole canned tomatoes, and less for more finely diced or crushed tomatoes. What I’d love to see you do is to have a taste test of your favorite brand of canned tomatoes, pitting the whole tomatoes, which you’ve crushed, against the pre-crushed tomatoes, to see if there’s any logic to paying a premium for the whole ones.

@emorag 3 жыл бұрын

Yummy! Love your videos.

@TheCynthiaRice 3 жыл бұрын

I may be the only Italian that doesn't like fennel.

@alanvonau278 3 жыл бұрын

It is so refreshing to see Keith's _ragù bianco,_ one without the usual, over-used tomato sauce _(passato di pomodoro)._

@MHarenArt 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I made it and it IS one of THE most delicious dishes I've ever tasted.

@69surf1 3 жыл бұрын

This has become my go to entertainment dish ...everyone loves it to death ! Very important to follow the steps in this recipe ..the consistency depends on it !

@MHarenArt 3 жыл бұрын

I had to sub pork belly for the pancetta, and I used half and half instead of whole cream, because that's what I had. But it was FANTASTIC!!!!

@MaZEEZaM 3 жыл бұрын

Nice recipes, sadly I can’t find Fontina cheese in Australian supermarkets

@hannahroberts6295 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Fontina can be available in speciality cheese shops. Good substitutes in Australia are Danish Havarti or South Cape's Havarti available at Woolies in Australia. Other subs are Swiss emmental, Mainland Gouda and at a pinch Jarlseberg. I remember fontina when I lived in Switzerland and it was a moist creamy cheese that wasn't as strong as gruyere nor aged as much. Cheers Hannah

@schuylerdade 3 жыл бұрын

9:48 Bridget's pork face is the best face.

@3rdof7sisters 3 жыл бұрын

This looks really yummy! I’m going to try this this weekend. Thanks!

@Eagle00pr 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a special pasta for a special dinner with good friends and family!

@maxcourval2045 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying to find a pasta alla Norma recipe! You guys read my mind

@ratlips4363 3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea with the Ragu!

@lisanutini5183 3 жыл бұрын

My late father, from Italy (Florence), told me that the sauce should be a light dressing on the pasta.

@cosmos9688 3 жыл бұрын

Always in need of more great pasta recipes

@madness42192 3 жыл бұрын

The link in the description is the same for both recipes

@davidellett8460 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I purchase a small, shallow, square-shaped, white porcelain dish such as shown in this ATK video at minute-mark 8:32?

@itamarolmert3549 3 жыл бұрын

that ragu looks _chef's kiss_

@sandyseibelhager7131 3 жыл бұрын

Can I get the recipe for the pasta al a Norma? Both links seem to go to the other recipe.

@robertcaldwell2107 3 жыл бұрын

They have the recipe posted under the KCET webpage. www.kcet.org/food-discovery/food/weekend-recipe-pasta-alla-norma

@jimdavidson3345 Жыл бұрын

Just WOW!!

@flybyairplane3528 2 жыл бұрын

ATK, Both these pasta dishes are worth trying myself. THANKS ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@cynful19 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised there was no white wine while braising the pork

@TheBeefTrain 3 жыл бұрын

I came down to ask that question. Could you sub in some white wine in place of the water before braiding it? I'm assuming the acidity from the fresh lemon juice is what's providing the acid for the dish, so I guess it could be overkill to also braise it in wine.

@bettaandfrogmom116 3 жыл бұрын

Dan is the Kitchen Cutie. Keith is the Kitchen Hunk.

@Nocturne22 3 жыл бұрын

He's such a distinguished looking man.

@tumananaencristo8715 3 жыл бұрын

Love U guys your awesome

@jimchallender4616 3 жыл бұрын

Could you use cheese cloth instead of coffee filters?

@joanwright5840 3 жыл бұрын

So Keith do i double the recipe to make twice the meat? Or can you double this one? Thanks looks great, but I have a big family, and they can chow.

@Papichoochoo1969 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think he replies to this thread personally

@amandablack416 Жыл бұрын

Who was Bridget talking to during the intro? Weird camera angle.

@Hx3ney Жыл бұрын

Agree. Think someone wasn't ready or maybe the correct angle footage was damaged or lost some way when editing

@Jeffsd17 3 жыл бұрын

Great pasta recipes - I want to try both of them! Note that the link above for Pasta alla Norma is wrong - it also goes to the Ragu Bianco page...

@carowells1607 3 жыл бұрын

That has eggplant, right?

@Jeffsd17 3 жыл бұрын

@@carowells1607 Pasta alla Norma is eggplant and tomatoes, Ragu Bianco is pork and fennel.

@robertcaldwell2107 3 жыл бұрын

You can find it on the KCET page. www.kcet.org/food-discovery/food/weekend-recipe-pasta-alla-norma

@joanwright5840 3 жыл бұрын

Oooooooooh Becky YUM!

@riceman2011 3 жыл бұрын

At 1:07 why the weird camera angle?

@HappyTrekkers 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Yes she was looking at the wrong camera. But this isn’t live so odd they didn’t fix that. I assume the camera she was looking into had a problem. Out of focus, didnt record, etc. So they got stuck with that take

@dissodatore 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question, for the Pasta alla Norma, do you use a male or female eggplant??

@arunseigell7361 3 жыл бұрын

What a peculiar question?Eggplant is genderless

@dissodatore 3 жыл бұрын

@@arunseigell7361 , no, they do, one has more seeds and water, and one is better for some things than the other. I do know you can tell by the scar shape left from the blossom.

@Hx3ney Жыл бұрын

If it didn't matter enough for them to mention it I don't think you have to worry about it

@jujub4553 3 жыл бұрын

Love Julia’s new hairdo

@garyrobertson6778 3 жыл бұрын

She: Every time Keith stirs the pot, the most amazing blend of aromas come out of there. Me: Yassss gurrl.

@ohdearnotanotherone4075 3 жыл бұрын

The opening camera angle on Bridget was uncanny. What were they hiding?!?!?!

@laurenashmore4026 3 жыл бұрын

true! haha or the main camera guy forgot to hit record

@MbisonBalrog 3 жыл бұрын

How long in oven for pork and fennel Ragu?

@blkwheeler32 Жыл бұрын

How many minutes until pasta is al dente?

@tnichlsn 3 жыл бұрын

fennel has a 'core'?

@wiseowl1580 3 жыл бұрын

Would appreciated seeing different Steaks done. That was "rare" imo. Would at least liked to see Medium and Medium Well (your version) 😇

@tanz448 3 жыл бұрын

Is that just genovese

@pat412pear 3 жыл бұрын

I am not a big fan of fennel. Anyone have a substitute?

@fishguy911 3 жыл бұрын

Italians use it quite a lot, especially in southern Italy. Just omit it if you don’t like it.

@wesmantooth32 3 жыл бұрын

I would say try it with the fennel, but hold off on the fronds. After cooking the fennel flavor really mellows out, but you need some of it to cut through the richness of the dish. I highly recommend this dish. I had thought that all ragus were tomato based, but the fattiness of the cream and pork gets cut by the fennel and lemon to produce a wonderful combination with homemade pasta as the perfect serving vessel. Was really happy to try this recipe.

@rebeccalott8170 3 жыл бұрын

Carrots n celery

@jacquibossier9808 3 жыл бұрын

Hello ladies!!!

@dylanbystedt 3 жыл бұрын

These taste tests get weird with cheese "It is in no one the same as the name on it, but it's our winner!"

@Oliver-hh6hy Жыл бұрын

i watched this.

@hotsauce7709 3 жыл бұрын

Just asking but is this video previously recorded? KZfaq shows 2/4/2021.

@tigerlilly7070 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, all the episodes are previously recorded. Assuming these episodes are from before the pandemic, but not sure on exact dates.

@itamarolmert3549 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a TV show that premieres on PBS way before it gets released on KZfaq.

@tosht2515 3 жыл бұрын

@Hot Sauce The long form TV episodes have always lagged a year or so for KZfaq upload. This episode aired on PBS Feb 2020 which means it was filmed in the summer/fall of 2019.

@Giannisdad 3 жыл бұрын

@dayveo 3 жыл бұрын

can we retire the phrase "perfect al dente" please? just say "al dente"

@SecretAsianMan2222 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, but if you live in America and aren't Italian, the word Ragu conjures up the image of a not very good tasting pasta sauce in a plastic jar.

@arunseigell7361 3 жыл бұрын

Isnt it time that aamericans took their fingers out &learned to cook-they will have a hard time giving up their addiction to the chemicals in convenience foods!

@Rachel-nv9hq Жыл бұрын

Say hi

@ruthless4645 3 жыл бұрын

I always find it hilarious that no matter what they're tasting, tasting or reviewing the hostess ALWAYS picks the winner THEN the runner up in perfect order every time!. Nothing "pre-rehearsed" about this show eh?.... Lol.

@tosht2515 3 жыл бұрын

@Ruthless4645 Not true. Over the years many Test Kitchen winners were not picked. But pay attention. Jack always gives too many clues to Bridget and Julia and they often follow that lead.

@joanwright5840 3 жыл бұрын

Where's my Elle?

@GeorgeGeo 3 жыл бұрын

Licorice pork just doesnt sound good..

@jusssayin480 3 жыл бұрын

Lemon licorice pork.

@maryannequinn3465 10 ай бұрын

Four interruptions for the same Sterns and Foster commercial with an extra at the show’s end-too many interruptions and too much Sterns and Foster. Be assured, when I need a new mattress it won’t be theirs!

@ShepherdsChapelonYT 3 жыл бұрын

Spiritual food Let's turn to God he wants our love Let's repent and ask for forgiveness and turn to Him for everything we need for His will to be done Let's study His word and thank Him for sending Jesus to destroy evil for once at all times Thank you God Shepherdschapelcom Theseasonorg explains the whole Bible God bless

@Rachel-nv9hq Жыл бұрын

I see you guys use glasses blows lost