Short Rib Ragu

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs 20 mins

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 50 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    431 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Short Rib Ragu

Dive into the depths of flavor with our Short Rib Ragu recipe. Discover slow-cooked, savory perfection and redefine your pasta experience.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 short ribs
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup shredded celery
  • 1/2 cup shredded onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes with the juice
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound pappardelle pasta cooked according to package directions
  • basil for serving
  • Parmesan Cheese for serving
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Instructions

  1. Pat short ribs dry with a paper towel. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven. Sear the short ribs on each side until a deep brown crust forms. Remove from pot and set aside. Do not drain the pot.
  3. Add carrots, celery, onion, and bay leaves to the pot. Cook until soft - about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes, or until the tomato paste turns a dark brick red.
  5. Add wine, beef broth, and tomatoes, and red pepper flakes, and bring to a boil. Place the short ribs back into the sauce. It is okay if some parts stick out, but most of the ribs should be covered.
  6. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 4 hours. The ribs should fall off the bone and the meat should be extremely tender.
  7. Remove bones and bay leaves from the sauce. Use 2 forks to shred any large chunks of meat in the sauce. Give it a really good stir.
  8. Serve over pappardelle pasta and garnish with basil and parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • If at the end of the simmering time the sauce has too much oil at the top, then you can spoon some of it out with a ladle. 
  • You can serve this ragu over any pasta of your choice, but we especially love pappardelle and large rigatoni. 
  • San Marzano tomatoes are the best tomatoes to use if you can find them. The sauce in the jar is thicker and the tomatoes are more flavorful. Look for the DOP seal for real Italian imported tomatoes! 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 404mg (17%) Potassium 791mg (23%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2335IU (47%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 404mg 17%
Potassium 791mg 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2335IU 47%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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