How do you know when short ribs are cooked?

You know short ribs are cooked when they are fork tender. Simply cut off a piece and taste it if you're not sure by feel.

Can you freeze short rib ragu?

Short rib ragu freezes very well. Store in an airtight container such as a quart container, and freeze for up to 3 monhts.

Why are my beef short ribs so tough?

If your short ribs are tough, they have not cooked long enough. Make sure to maintain the braising liquid at about 3/4 of the way up the ribs so that they cook evenly in a timely manor.

Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta

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Author: Sabrina Russo
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle pasta is the ultimate comfort food. The hearty tomato sauce and melt-in-your-mouth beef can’t be beat.

Ingredients

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1 batch of Italian Braised Beef Short Ribs
16oz dry pappardelle pasta or 24oz fresh pasta
Parmigiano reggiano, for serving
Extra virgin olive oil, for serving

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Instructions

Prepare short ribs: Cook short ribs according to following recipe: Italian Braised Beef Short Ribs.
Shred short ribs: Remove meat from bones and discard bones. Shred short ribs. Remove carrot and celery chunks from sauce, if preferred. Toss shredded meat in sauce in the pot they cooked in. Keep warm over medium low heat.
Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt. Add pasta and cook until 1-2 minutes short of al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Toss and serve: Toss pappardelle in the sauce to coat, adding a spoonful of pasta water, as needed, to thin the sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. Plate and top with grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy.