This intense base is the secret to the full-bodied richness of the stew. Roasting emphasizes the vegetables' best qualities, and they're simmered with red wine and plenty of herbs and aromatics.
Ancho chile powder adds a remarkable smokiness to this dish, while the cilantro beautifully brightens it up. Choose the best-quality short ribs you can find. It makes a nice difference in flavor and fat...
Pappardelle is a long, flat, ribbon-shaped pasta. It goes well with rich, robust sauces like ragu. Find it dried (or fresh) in supermarkets and delicatessens, or use your choice of pasta.