Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Begin by finely dicing the white onion, celery, and carrot. Season the short ribs generously with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add light olive oil. Once hot, sear short ribs for 8-10 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the ribs to a plate and remove excess grease. Add diced onion, celery, carrot, and garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste along with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until paste darkens slightly.
- Pour in red wine, scraping up brown bits from the pot. Let it reduce slightly for about 2 minutes.
- Return the short ribs to the pot, add beef broth and crushed tomatoes, and toss in the herb bundle and bay leaves.
- Cover the pot slightly ajar and let the ragù simmer on low heat for about 2.5 hours.
- Once tender, remove herb bundle and bay leaves. Shred the meat, return it to the pot, and stir in vinegar.
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving a bit of pasta water for the sauce.
- Serve pasta topped with Short Rib Ragù, garnished with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Nutrition
Notes
Searing is key to building flavor; allow the ragù to rest before serving for enhanced taste. This dish tastes even better the next day.