Description
Discover the warm, comforting flavors of Dutch Oven Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle, a dish that embodies the essence of home-cooked goodness. This recipe features tender beef short ribs slowly braised in a rich tomato-based sauce, combined with perfectly cooked pappardelle pasta for a hearty meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in. Each bite melts in your mouth, offering a satisfying blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With straightforward instructions and minimal hands-on time, this dish is as enjoyable to prepare as it is to eat. Elevate your dining experience with this gourmet yet approachable recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds boneless short ribs
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 1 rib celery (diced)
- 1 large carrot (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 10 ounces pappardelle pasta
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Pat dry boneless short ribs, trimming excess fat, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a preheated Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the meat in olive oil for 4-5 minutes on each side; then set aside.
- Lower heat and sauté diced onion, celery, and carrot for about 15 minutes until soft.
- Add smashed garlic, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce; cook for one minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth; return beef to the pot.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 2½ to 3 hours until tender.
- Cook pappardelle according to package instructions; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Stir heavy cream and Parmesan into the ragu before combining with pappardelle; adjust consistency using reserved water if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg