PAPPARDELLE WITH QUICK FENNEL RAGU

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Poaching the meat is the secret behind this tender Papparadelle with Quick Fennel Ragu. Grated Parmesan and red-pepper flakes add lively flavor-and color.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped fennel, plus chopped fronds for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 2 cloves)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound ground beef (85 percent lean), preferably grass-fed
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed
1 pound pappardelle
Grated Parmesan and red-pepper flakes, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add onion, fennel, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute more. Add 2 cups water and beef, breaking up meat with the back of a spoon. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Uncover, add tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium high; cook until sauce is thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup water. Return pasta to pot; add sauce, 1/4 cup pasta water, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Toss to evenly coat pasta, adding more pasta water as needed. Serve, topped with fennel fronds, cheese, and pepper flakes.

Falesha Patterson
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


AAKIL HANSI
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Arif Hossain Abbran
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Prashna Mgrxx
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I had some trouble finding fennel, but I eventually found it at a specialty grocery store. The dish was worth the effort to find the fennel.


Abdul Alguenatrh
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This was a good recipe, but it was a bit too time-consuming for me. I would probably only make it on special occasions.


Olayemi Emmanuel Atiba
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


BD Amran
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Baby Getahun
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I made this for my friends and they all loved it! Thanks for sharing this recipe.


Dagurl Tessycruz
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Abdull Rehmaan Khan
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I loved this recipe! The fennel ragu was so flavorful and the pappardelle was cooked perfectly.


Bialmalik Malik
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Delicious!


Arif kamal
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This dish was a hit with my family! The fennel ragu was so flavorful and the pappardelle was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sonny Zehm
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The fennel ragu was so flavorful and the pappardelle was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Mirwaise Khanahmadzai
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The fennel ragu was delicious and the pappardelle was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Brantley Lucas
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This was a great recipe! The fennel ragu was so easy to make and it was packed with flavor. The pappardelle was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


vicky duncan
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I made this for my family and everyone loved it! The ragu was rich and hearty, and the pappardelle was the perfect pasta to pair with it. I will definitely be making this again.


Lacie Smith
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The fennel ragu was so flavorful and the pappardelle was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.