Strascinati with Jackfruit Ragù

Another southern pasta shape paired with a rich, meatless ragù inspired by Indian jackfruit dishes. In Indian cuisine, jackfruit is used in dishes like biryani to match the texture of meat and soak up flavour. That was what I had in mind when I first made this sauce: the depth and richness of a slow-cooked pork ragù, without the meat. Jackfruit, with its fibrous texture, does the job beautifully. I use young jackfruit in brine, which is easy to find and quick to prepare. Frozen jackfruit wo