Dutch Oven Short Rib Ragu: Indulgent Comfort with Pappardelle
Indulge in the rich flavors of Dutch Oven Short Rib Ragu served with pappardelle, a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Italian
- 2 pounds short ribs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 12 ounces pappardelle pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then brown them in batches. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
- Add the beef broth, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and the browned short ribs back to the pot.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 2-3 hours, until the meat is tender.
- Remove the short ribs, shred the meat, and return it to the sauce.
- Meanwhile, cook the pappardelle according to package instructions.
- Serve the ragu over the pappardelle.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the ragu sit overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.
- Pair with a glass of red wine for the perfect meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Dutch Oven Short Rib Ragu, Pappardelle, Comfort Food