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One Pot Short Rib Bolognese

A rich and hearty one pot bolognese made with tender short ribs, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Short Ribs
  • 2 pounds short ribs bone-in preferred
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
Liquids
  • 1 cup red wine preferably dry
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 2 cups beef broth low sodium
Herbs and Spices
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Pasta
  • 12 ounces pasta tagliatelle or pappardelle recommended
Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped for garnish

Method
 

Sear the Short Ribs
  1. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then sear them on all sides until browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Deglaze and Add Liquids
  1. Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes. Then add the crushed tomatoes and beef broth.
Add Short Ribs and Simmer
  1. Return the short ribs to the pot. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for about 1.5 hours until the meat is tender.
Cook the Pasta
  1. Remove the short ribs and shred the meat, discarding the bones. Return the meat to the pot. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors develop even more after a day in the fridge.

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