Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Short Rib Ragu recipe that is perfect for a comforting meal. Tender beef short ribs are braised in a rich tomato and red wine sauce until they are fall-apart tender. Serve this delicious ragu over your favorite pasta for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Short Rib Ragu:
- 2 lbs Beef short ribs – De-boned, cut into 2′ (5cm) cubes
- 2 tbsp Light olive oil – or use vegetable or avocado oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup White onion – Finely diced
- 1/2 cup Celery – Finely diced
- 1/2 cup Carrot – Finely diced
- 4 Garlic cloves – Finely minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 cup Red wine
- 1 cup Broth – Beef or chicken
- 1 3/4 cup Crushed tomatoes – 14oz can
- Herb Bundle – Rosemary, thyme, parsley stems
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 tbsp Sherry or red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 1 lbs Pasta – Tagliatelle or pappardelle
- Chopped parsley and grated parmigiano reggiano for garnish
Instructions
- Season the short ribs: Season short ribs with kosher salt on all sides.
- Sear the short ribs: In a large braiser or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear short ribs on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Saute vegetables: Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to the pot. Saute until onion softens.
- Add flavor: Stir in tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
- Deglaze: Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot.
- Braise: Return seared ribs to the pot with broth, crushed tomatoes, herbs, and bay leaves. Simmer covered until tender.
- Shred the meat: Remove bones and shred the meat if needed. Adjust seasoning and consistency with vinegar and simmer if necessary.
- Serve: Serve the ragu over cooked pasta, garnished with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of cream at the end.
- This ragu tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 500 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100mg
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