Beef Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta

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Slow-cooked, fatty beef shredded and mixed with a rich tomato sauce, served over pappardelle pasta.

03:30:00 total

Serves 6

medium

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Ingredients

  1. pappardelle pasta - 1 pound
  2. short ribs or chuck roast - 3-4 pounds
  3. olive oil - 2 tbsp
  4. unsalted butter - 2 tbsp
  5. carrots - 3 (small dice)
  6. large yellow onion - 1 (small dice)
  7. crushed red pepper - 1/2 tsp
  8. tomato paste - 3 oz
  9. dry red wine - 1 cup ((cabernet sauvignon))
  10. red wine vinegar - 1 tbsp
  11. canned tomatoes - 20 oz (quality, crushed)
  12. beef stock - 3 cups
  13. fresh thyme - 6 sprigs
  14. Parmesan cheese - to taste (for garnish)
  15. parsley - to taste (for garnish)
  16. salt and pepper - to taste (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Season and sear short ribs or chuck roast, then set aside.
  2. Cook Tomato Paste: In the same pan, cook off the tomato paste to deepen its flavor.
  3. Build the Sauce: In a Dutch oven, sauté carrots, onion, and celery in olive oil and butter. Add cooked tomato paste, red wine, red wine vinegar, crushed tomatoes, and beef stock.
  4. Add Beef to Sauce: Add the seared beef and fresh thyme to the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until the beef is tender.
  5. Shred the Beef: Once cooked, shred the beef and return it to the sauce.
  6. Cook the Pasta: Cook pappardelle pasta according to package instructions.
  7. Combine Pasta and Ragu: Toss the cooked pasta with the beef ragu.
  8. Serve: Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

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