Description
Slow Simmered Short Rib Sauce with Pasta is a rich and hearty Italian dish featuring tender beef short ribs slow-cooked in a flavorful tomato and red wine sauce, combined with al dente pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups red wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb pasta of choice (pappardelle, rigatoni, or fettuccine recommended)
- Extra olive oil, for tossing cooked pasta
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano cheese, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the short ribs dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the ribs on all sides until a rich crust forms, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove ribs and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Cook gently over medium heat until softened and fragrant, approximately 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Let the wine reduce by half, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth until well combined.
- Return the short ribs to the pot. Add rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Cover and reduce heat to low. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3 to 4 hours, until the meat is tender and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- About 20 minutes before the sauce is done, cook pasta in large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove short ribs from sauce. Shred the meat off the bones, discarding fat and bones. Stir shredded meat back into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Toss sauce and meat mixture with pasta until evenly coated.
Notes
- This dish is great for family dinners or entertaining guests.
- Feel free to use your preferred pasta type.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg