@pitypartypasta has recently restarted operations in the incredibly bussin’ suburb of Joo Chiat, albeit this time as a delivery/takeaway only concept. Their menu has expanded a bit from their Sprout Hub days, and what I’m (almost) certain is a new arrival to the party is their Pork Ragu Pasta ($16, excluding any possible delivery charge).⠀
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A tantalising tomato ragu that’s gloriously laden with lots of minced pork is ladled onto tortiglioni, and that’s all she wrote. It seems to be a common theme of pasta dishes: incredibly simple ingredients that rely on the quality of said ingredients & the skill of the chef to be delicious. Pity Party is definitely all party & no pity, because their chef has the skills to pay the bills and they’ve got some top quality ingredients to work with.⠀
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The ragu isn’t particularly liquid, and is more ‘minced meat with a bit of sauce’. It makes sense when you consider that they primarily do deliveries, and that dummy thicc ragù got me licking my lips. It’s perfectly balanced in all departments: it’s slightly tangy from the tomatoes, slightly sweet from the tanginess getting balanced out, and sufficiently salty to provide satisfaction. It was gloriously garlicky, and had a healthy amount of herbs in it that gave it an amazing aroma. Rosemary, thyme and sage are the holy trinity of herbs, and you can’t name a more iconic trio.⠀
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As for the tortiglioni, which is rigatoni’s big brother, it was just over al dente, with a delightful bite to each big noodle offset by just the right amount of softness. These hollow canals were the perfect mode of transport for the marvellously meaty ragù, as it is strong enough to withstand the weight of the mouthwatering meat sauce.⠀
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With utter bangers like this palatable pork ragù pasta, it’s gonna be a pity if you miss out on this pleasurable party.