Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle
A comforting, rich, hearty pasta dish that’s made for chilly winter nights and will make your whole house smell absolutely amazing. Slow-braised short ribs fall apart, infusing the tomato sauce with deep, meaty flavor. Toss that with wide pappardelle noodles and you’ve got a dish that just feels right. You can’t go wrong. Serves 5-6 roughly depending on portion sizes!
Ingredients 18
1 ‒ 1.2 kg beef short ribs, bone-in
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 carrot, peeled, diced
1 brown onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups red wine
700 g passata
4 cups beef stock
5 sprigs thyme
1 parmesan rind
3 bay leaves
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, optional
500 g pappardelle pasta
To Serve
parmesan cheese, freshly grated, to serve
parsley, fresh, chopped, to serve
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Method 13
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Season generously with salt and pepper.
Sear in a hot Dutch oven with until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Sauté diced , , and in the same pot until softened. Add finely chopped and cook for 1–2 minutes.
Stir in and cook for 1 minute.
Deglaze with , scraping up any browned bits. Let the wine reduce for approximately 5 minutes.
Add , , , , and , stirring to combine.
Return to the pot, ensuring they're mostly submerged. Cover and transfer to the oven.
Braise for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
Discard bones, , , and . Shred the meat, season with salt and pepper, and add the for some tartness if desired.
Cook in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.
Combine with ragù, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce texture.
Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Julia’s Eatery's tips
Elevate your dish by making homemade pappardelle. I love dedicating a Sunday to crafting fresh pasta while the ragù simmers away in the oven. It's a rewarding process that fills the house with delightful aromas. But store-bought pappardelle works perfectly fine too!
