Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Braised Short Rib Ragu Pasta, where tender beef short ribs are simmered in a savory sauce and served over pappardelle pasta. This comforting dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a special gathering with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Short Ribs:
- 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Ragu:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
For Serving:
- 1 pound pappardelle or tagliatelle pasta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Sear the Short Ribs: Season short ribs with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear ribs on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot, cook until softened. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Deglaze with red wine, then add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, herbs. Return ribs to the pot, cover, and braise in the oven.
- Shred and Combine: Remove ribs, shred meat, discard bones and herbs. Return meat to the sauce.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, then toss with ragu.
- Serve: Serve the pasta with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- This ragu tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
- You can make it ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising, Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 cups pasta with sauce
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
