Short Ribs Fettuccine
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
512 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Short Ribs Fettuccine
Description
The Short Ribs Fettuccine recipe begins by searing seasoned beef short ribs to develop a browned crust, enhancing flavor. Aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, celery, and garlic are softened in the same pot before adding tomato paste and crushed canned tomatoes, which build the base of the sauce. Red wine, beef broth, fresh rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves create a fragrant braising liquid. The ribs simmer covered for three hours until the meat becomes very tender and the sauce reduces and thickens.
After braising, the meat is shredded or left on the bone and combined with the sauce to mix with cooked fettuccine noodles. The result is a rich, meaty sauce that clings to the pasta strands with layers of herb and tomato flavors punctuated by the slow-cooked beef. Parmesan cheese is added for a finishing touch that adds subtle saltiness and richness.
This dish can be prepared ahead, with the sauce made one or two days in advance, then reheated before tossing with pasta. The hearty and comforting character of this meal makes it suitable for weekend dinners or special gatherings where a satisfying braised meat pasta dish is desired.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef short ribs
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup carrot chopped
- ½ cup celery chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 ounce tomato whole, canned
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons rosemary divided, fresh, minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme or 1 teaspoon dried, fresh
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 pound Fettuccine pasta
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Season the short ribs with kosher salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Sear half of the ribs on all sides until well browned, 5-7 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the rest of the ribs. Wipe out any burned bits and drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pot.
- Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes for the tomato paste to lose its raw taste. Use your fingers to crush the whole tomatoes straight into the pot, along with the liquid from the can. Add the red wine, beef broth, 1 ½ tablespoons rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Add the short ribs back to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 1 ½ hours, then uncover and simmer for another 1 ½ hours. The liquid will have reduced and thickened, and the meat should fall off the bone. Spoon off any extra fat from the sauce.
- Separate the meat from the short rib bones, shred, and add back to the sauce. Keep warm. Prepare the fettuccine noodles according to the package directions, drain, and toss with the short rib sauce. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle with more minced herbs if desired.
Notes
- This short rib sauce benefits from making 1 to 2 days in advance; refrigerate covered until reheating.
- To serve, reheat the sauce gently over medium-low heat with the lid on to prevent drying out.
- Pair the reheated sauce with freshly cooked fettuccine to maintain texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 789mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2852IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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