OXTAIL RAGù WITH SEMOLINA GNOCCHI

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Oxtail Ragù with Semolina Gnocchi image

The perfect make-ahead meal, this recipe makes a lot of ragù. Keep some in the freezer and serve it over quick-cooking polenta for an easy weeknight dinner.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Meat     Pasta     Garlic     Red Wine     Tomato     Vinegar     Parmesan     Dinner     Winter

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ragù:
5 pounds oxtails, cut crosswise into pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal or 1 tablespoon Morton kosher salt, plus more
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 head of garlic, cloves separated, smashed
4 sprigs rosemary
1 (750-ml) bottle red wine
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or Sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Gnocchi and assembly:
3 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt
1 cup fine-grind semolina flour
1 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Ragù:
  • Toss oxtails, flour, pepper, 2 Tbsp. or 1 Tbsp. salt in a large bowl until oxtails are evenly coated. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high. Working in batches, cook oxtails in a single layer, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 15-20 minutes. Transfer oxtails to a plate as they're done.
  • Cook onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and rosemary in same pot, stirring often, until vegetables are browned around edges, 10-15 minutes. Add wine, tomatoes, vinegar, and honey, stirring and scraping up browned bits; bring to a boil. Season with several generous pinches of salt and return oxtails to pot. Pour in water just to cover oxtails; bring to a gentle simmer. Partially cover and cook, reducing heat as needed to keep at a bare simmer, until meat is falling off the bone, 3-3 1/2 hours. Let cool; cover and chill at least 12 hours.
  • Gnocchi and assembly:
  • Line a 13x9" baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on 2 sides. Bring milk, butter, and several pinches of salt to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium. Gradually whisk in semolina and cook, whisking, until very thick and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add 1 cup Parmesan and whisk until smooth. Whisk in egg yolk and scrape gnocchi mixture into prepared pan; smooth top. Cover and chill until set, at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Meanwhile, remove ragù from fridge and skim fat from surface. Warm ragù over low until heated through, then transfer oxtails to a plate. Increase heat to medium and bring braising liquid to a simmer. Cook until reduced to the consistency of gravy, 5-10 minutes. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Pick meat from bones and shred into small pieces. Return meat to ragù; discard bones. Transfer 2 cups ragù to an airtight container and save for later. Cover pot; keep remaining ragù warm over low heat.
  • Turn out gnocchi mixture onto a clean surface and remove parchment paper; slice into about 1" squares.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add half of gnocchi to skillet, arrange in a single layer, and cook, undisturbed, until browned and crisp underneath, about 3 minutes. Toss to turn and cook until other side is browned and crisp, about 2 minutes. Spoon into pot with ragù. Repeat with remaining gnocchi. Gently toss gnocchi in ragù; season with more salt if needed. Divide among bowls; top with parsley and more Parmesan.
  • Do Ahead
  • Ragù can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 4 weeks.

sheluv saucy
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too spicy for me. I think I would use less chili next time.


BEN JIMENEZ
[email protected]

The oxtail rag was okay, but the semolina gnocchi was amazing! I will definitely be making the gnocchi again.


Vincent Sandoval
[email protected]

I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the oxtail rag and the semolina gnocchi. I highly recommend this recipe.


Garret Wiebe
[email protected]

This was my first time making oxtail rag and it turned out great! The oxtail was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Peter Joy
[email protected]

I would give this recipe a 9/10. The oxtail rag was delicious, but the semolina gnocchi was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would try a different type of gnocchi next time.


Dr. Gross family reps
[email protected]

This dish was amazing! The oxtail rag was so tender and flavorful and the semolina gnocchi was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mirza Mubashir
[email protected]

The oxtail rag was a bit greasy for my taste. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Nagoor Basha
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I would prefer a quicker recipe for oxtail rag.


Seras Williams
[email protected]

I would give this recipe a 10/10. The oxtail rag was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the semolina gnocchi was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.


MOH WALLY
[email protected]

This was my first time making semolina gnocchi and it was a success! The gnocchi were light and fluffy and they paired perfectly with the oxtail rag.


adil khan
[email protected]

The oxtail rag was amazing! The meat was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Latoya Gilliam
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would prefer a simpler recipe for oxtail rag.


Emiliano
[email protected]

The oxtail rag was delicious, but the semolina gnocchi was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would try a different type of gnocchi next time.


Parisan Movahed
[email protected]

I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the oxtail rag and the semolina gnocchi. I highly recommend this recipe.


amma achirou
[email protected]

This was my first time making oxtail rag and it was surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and concise and the dish turned out great. The oxtail was very tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


RJ Morshed
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The oxtail was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


kutubul alom
[email protected]

This oxtail rag with semolina gnocchi was an absolute delight! The oxtail was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The semolina gnocchi was the perfect accompaniment, light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this dish a