Braised Short-ribs with Pasta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Braised Short-ribs with Pasta - a flavorful and hearty dish
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

210 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs meaty beef short ribs
flour
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion , thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic , crushed and chopped
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 cup chianti wine or 1 cup any red wine
1/2 cup additional yellow onion , finely diced
1 tablespoon additional garlic , crushed and chopped
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon crushed red chile
1 cup additional crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons additional olive oil
pasta ( the CARIBOU RESTAURANT chef recommended using Bucatini )
grated parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons fresh basil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
836
Sugar
12g
Fat
56g
Braised Short-ribs with Pasta is a classic dish that originated in Italy. This slow-cooked meal is made with meaty beef short ribs that are braised until they are fork-tender. The dish is then served over pasta with a sauce made from tomatoes, garlic, and red chile. The finished dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy night in with loved ones. The recipe here has been adapted from the CARIBOU RESTAURANT, where it is a customer favorite.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F.
2.Lightly coat the short ribs in flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the short ribs.
3.Remove the short ribs and sauté onion and garlic in the remaining oil. Add canned tomatoes and the wine.
4.Return the short ribs to the pot and cover. Cook in the oven for 2.5-3 hours or until fork-tender.
5.In a separate pan, sauté additional onion and garlic. Add cherry tomatoes, red chile, and additional crushed tomatoes. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
6.Cook pasta according to package instructions. Serve the braised short-ribs and sauce over pasta, topped with grated parmesan and fresh basil.

PROS

The short ribs become fall-off-the-bone tender after braising, and the sauce is packed with flavor.

This dish is a hearty and filling meal perfect for cold winter nights.

CONS

This recipe takes time and requires multiple steps, making it a bit labor-intensive.

Short ribs can be expensive and high in fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein and iron, which is important for maintaining healthy blood cells.
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A and C, and lycopene, an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of certain diseases. The crushed red chile used in this recipe contains capsaicin, which may help to reduce inflammation and pain.

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