Best 7 Pici With Short Rib Ragu Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Pici with Short Rib Ragu, a hearty and comforting Italian dish that showcases the perfect harmony between rich, slow-cooked ragu and tender, handmade pici pasta. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring fall-off-the-bone short ribs braised in a velvety red wine sauce, complemented by the rustic charm of thick, hand-rolled pici pasta. As you twirl each strand of pici onto your fork, the flavors dance on your palate, leaving you craving more. This recipe also includes a simplified version of the ragu using ground beef, making it accessible to home cooks of all levels. Additionally, discover a delightful Pici Cacio e Pepe recipe, offering a delightful interplay of flavors with its creamy, cheesy sauce coating the pici pasta, creating a dish that is both simple and satisfying.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA WITH SHORT RIB RAGU



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Northern Italian ragus are famously hearty, relying heavily on meat and lightly on tomato. We followed that tradition using both beef and pork for balance and tomato powder as the base for umami and brightness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 small beef short ribs (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
3 country-style pork ribs (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 carrots, finely diced
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato powder
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
2 cups dry red wine
1 pound linguine or other long flat pasta
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Generously sprinkle the beef and pork with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot with a lid or a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Working in 2 batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding, add the meat to the pot in one layer and cook, without stirring, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. Flip the meat and brown the other side, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pot.
  • Return the pot to the heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until starting to brown slightly, about 1 minute. Add the carrots and onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato powder and Italian seasoning to coat the vegetables. Stir in the wine and bring to a boil; boil until the sauce is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Return the meat to the pot and add 2 cups water. Return to a boil, cover, reduce to a low simmer and cook until the meat is tender and easily separates from the bone, about 2 hours.
  • Transfer the meat to a cutting board and remove and discard the bones. Roughly chop the meat. Skim the ragu of excess fat. Return the meat to the pot and keep warm over low heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
  • Add the pasta to the pot with the ragu and toss to coat. Stir in the parsley, Parmesan and butter. Add some of the pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to thin the sauce to the desired consistency. Serve with extra Parmesan on the side.

PICI WITH SHORT-RIB RAGU



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These twirlable strands known as pici (pronounced "peachy") are fatter than spaghetti, and are a winning shape for pasta-making beginners and kids. While you play with the dough, the short ribs braise in the oven until they're fall-apart tender and saucy enough to coat the noodles-and melt in your mouth.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds boneless country-style short ribs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
2 celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
2 rosemary sprigs
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Chopped fresh parsley leaves
Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated, for serving
1 recipe Eggless Pasta Dough
Flour, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. When it shimmers, add ribs in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. (Brown in two batches, if necessary.)
  • Transfer short ribs to a plate; discard all but 2 tablespoons fat from pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and rosemary and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are golden in places, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cinnamon.
  • Add wine and boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot, until mostly evaporated. Stir in tomatoes and broth. Return ribs and any accumulated juices to pot; bring to a boil. Partially cover, transfer to oven, and roast until meat is fork-tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. (Ragu can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 4 months.)
  • On a lightly floured surface, cut pasta dough in half. Roll one piece out to an approximately 4-by-12-inch rectangle (keeping other half wrapped); brush top with oil. Starting from one short end, cut into scant 1/4-inch-wide strips.
  • On a clean surface (preferably a wooden board), roll each strip out to an 18-to-22-inch-long strand with flattened palms (pasta should resemble bucatini or extra-thick spaghetti). Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet dusted with flour (preferably semolina). Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente, 4 to 5 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Return ragu pot to medium-low heat; remove and discard rosemary. Using two forks, shred meat into bite-size pieces. Add pasta and 1/2 cup pasta water to ragu, tossing to combine.
  • Cook, gently tossing a few more times, and adding more pasta water a little at a time if necessary, until sauce clings evenly to pasta, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer pasta to bowls and garnish with parsley, cheese, and a drizzle of oil before serving.

SHORT RIB RAGù RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bone-in beef short rib, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, yellow onion, carrot, garlic, tomato paste, port or red wine, crushed tomato, beef stock, dijon mustard, bay leaves, fresh thyme, water, pappardelle pasta, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lb bone-in beef short rib, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 ½ cups carrot, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups port or red wine
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup water, as needed
2 lb pappardelle pasta
fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
grated parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Pat the short ribs with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, then season generously with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 2 teaspoons pepper.
  • Add the olive oil to a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot and heat over high heat until shimmering. Add half the short ribs and sear on each side until deep brown, about 7 minutes total. Remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining short ribs.
  • Discard all but 1 tablespoon of rendered fat from the pot. Add the onion, carrot, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Sauté over medium heat until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and sauté for a few more minutes, until darkened and thickened.
  • Pour in the wine and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits, or fond, from the bottom and sides of the pan. Reduce the liquid by half, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, beef stock, mustard, bay leaves, and thyme to the pot. Stir to combine.
  • Add the short ribs, making sure the meat is submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add up to 1 cup (240 ml) of water as needed if the sauce gets too thick. Skim excess fat off the top as needed. The short ribs are done when the meat pulls apart easily.
  • Discard any bones that the meat has fallen off of, as well as the bay leaves and thyme stems. Transfer the short ribs to a cutting board. Pull out any remaining bones and discard. Using two forks, shred the meat, then return to the pot.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Plate the pasta in shallow bowls and ladle a scoop of ragù on top. Garnish with finely chopped parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1022 calories, Carbohydrate 147 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 14 grams

BRAISED SHORT RIB RAGU RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: short rib, salt, pepper, oil, onion, carrot, celery, red wine, garlic, fresh rosemary, tomato paste, beef broth, tomato, dried bay leaf, fresh parsley, grated pecorino romano

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 lb short rib
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons oil
1 ½ cups onion, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cups red wine
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
28 oz tomato, 1 can
1 dried bay leaf
fresh parsley, for garnish
grated pecorino romano, for garnish

Steps:

  • First, salt and pepper your short ribs.
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, brown the short ribs in oil. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add the red wine, cook until some of the alcohol has burned off.
  • Stir in the garlic, rosemary, tomato paste, beef broth, canned tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  • Return the browned short ribs, bring to a boil.
  • Cover and lower heat to a simmer. Simmer for three hours or until the meat is very tender.
  • Transfer the meat to a separate bowl, remove the bones, and pull apart the meat.
  • Return to the pot. Give it a stir so all the meat is coated in the sauce.
  • NOTE: Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes or pasta and garnish with grated pecorino romano and fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 785 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 59 grams, Sugar 11 grams

SHORT RIB RAGU WITH PAPPARDELLE AND PECORINO ROMANO



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 1/2 to 4 pounds short ribs, each about 2-inches long, cut flanken style, across the ribs
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 dried bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
5 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 small carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium shallots, diced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup ruby port
2 cups red wine, such as cabernet
1/2 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
3 1/2 cups homemade beef stock
1 pound pappardelle or other long, flat pasta
Chopped parsley
Grated Pecorino Romano, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Place a 5-quart casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil, and heat until it is almost smoking. Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, add short ribs to the hot oil. Cook ribs until browned on both sides. Remove ribs from casserole, and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, prepare bouquet garni: Place bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, and parsley in the center of a square of cheesecloth. Bring edges together, and tie with kitchen string. Set bouquet garni aside.
  • Add carrots, celery, onion, and shallots to oil in the casserole, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Add flour and tomato paste to the casserole, and stir to combine. Add ruby port; stir with wooden spoon until all browned bits have been scraped from the pan and the bottom of the casserole is clean. Add red wine, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. Add garlic, beef stock, and the reserved bouquet garni.
  • Return browned ribs to the casserole. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover the casserole, and place it in the oven. Cook until ribs are very tender, about 3 hours.
  • Remove the cooked ribs from the casserole. Set the casserole on the stove top over medium heat, and simmer to thicken sauce just slightly. As soon as the short ribs are cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones, and shred into small pieces. Degrease the sauce and discard the bouquet garni. Return shredded meat to casserole, and simmer to reduce sauce by about half.
  • Fill a large pot with water and add a few tablespoons of salt. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Salt well, and stir in pasta. Cook until pasta is al dente. Drain pasta, and serve with short-rib ragu, sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with freshly grated Percorino Romano.

SLOW-COOKER SHORT RIB RAGU



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This Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu sauce cooks itself while you're away, and gives you more than one option for an easy dinner. Try serving this satisfying ragu over toasted bread, pasta, or Polenta with Corn and Thyme.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 pounds boneless short ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1 large carrot, diced small
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
2 sprigs oregano or rosemary

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. In batches, cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer ribs to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon fat from skillet, and add onion and carrot. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft, 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup juice from tomatoes, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from skillet with a wooden spoon.
  • Transfer vegetables and liquid to slow cooker and add tomatoes, breaking them up as you go. Add herb sprigs; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high until meat is fork-tender, 6 hours.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove herb sprigs and transfer meat to a cutting board. With a ladle or large spoon, skim fat from cooking liquid (you'll remove about 1 1/4 cups). With two forks, shred meat and return to cooking liquid. Serve immediately, or let cool in liquid and reheat over medium before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 g, Fat 33 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g

BEEF SHORT RIBS IN BURGUNDY SAUCE



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As an Army general, my stepdad got this beef short ribs recipe from his aide, who said it was his mother's best Sunday meal. It's a mouthwatering family favorite. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
3 tablespoons butter
1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1 beef bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place short ribs on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast 30-40 minutes or until browned, turning once., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot; cook and stir until tender, 10-12 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in water and wine. Add bouillon and parsley, stirring to dissolve bouillon., Transfer ribs to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender., Remove short ribs; keep warm. Skim fat from sauce; stir in remaining ingredients. Serve with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the best pici dough, use a combination of all-purpose flour and semolina flour. This will give the pasta a chewy texture and a slightly nutty flavor.
  • When rolling out the pici dough, don't roll it too thin. It should be about 1/4-inch thick.
  • To make the short rib ragu, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. This will give the ragu a rich and flavorful taste.
  • Brown the short ribs in a large pot over medium heat. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat.
  • Add the vegetables, garlic, and herbs to the pot with the short ribs and cook until the vegetables are softened.
  • Add the wine to the pot and cook until it has reduced by half.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth to the pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer the ragu for at least 2 hours, or until the short ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Serve the pici with the short rib ragu and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This recipe for pici with short rib ragu is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The pici pasta is chewy and flavorful, and the short rib ragu is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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