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Dutch Oven Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle

Savory Dutch Oven Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle Delight

This Dutch Oven Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ragu
  • 3 pounds Boneless Short Ribs or bone-in, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 1 medium Carrot or parsnip
  • 4 cloves Garlic smashed
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, or Pecorino Romano
  • 12 ounces Pappardelle Pasta or rigatoni/fettuccine

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ribs: Pat dry and trim excess fat from the short ribs. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Meat: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, brown the short ribs for 4-5 minutes on each side, then set aside.
  3. Cook Vegetables: Sauté diced onion, celery, and carrot for about 15 minutes until softened.
  4. Add Flavor: Stir in smashed garlic, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce for 1 minute.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, return short ribs, bring to boil, cover and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  6. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pappardelle according to package instructions, reserve pasta water, then drain.
  7. Finish the Ragu: Shred short ribs into the sauce, stir in cream and Parmesan, toss with pasta and reserved water as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is a comforting experience that improves with time. Store leftovers properly for best results.

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