Description
A hearty and comforting dish made with tender short ribs braised in a rich ragu sauce, served over pappardelle pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry red wine (Merlot or Chianti)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the short ribs on all sides until browned (3-4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and sauté chopped onion, carrot, and celery until softened, around 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up the browned bits, and let simmer until reduced by half.
- Stir in tomato paste and return the short ribs to the pot. Pour in beef broth until ribs are nearly submerged. Add fresh herbs and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and braise on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
- In the last 10 minutes of cooking, boil salted water and cook the pappardelle until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Shred the short ribs with forks and return the meat to the sauce. Adjust the ragu consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine drained pappardelle with the ragu, tossing to coat evenly. Serve hot with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, sauté mushrooms instead of short ribs for an earthy flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: short rib, ragu, pappardelle, Italian, pasta, comfort food