Pasta with bracciole flank steak is a classic Italian-American dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. The tender flank steak is marinated in a flavorful combination of herbs, spices, and red wine, then cooked until fall-apart tender. The steak is then sliced and served over pasta, topped with a rich and flavorful sauce made from the marinade. This delicious and hearty dish is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal.
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BRACCIOLE (FLANK STEAK ROLLS)
Authentic Italian recipe: flank steak rolls with garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Serve with egg noodles or as an addition to spaghetti or ravioli.
Provided by JEND818
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until tender, about 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- Mix parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg, 1 pinch salt, and 1 pinch pepper in a bowl; drizzle in about 1 tablespoon olive oil, while continually stirring, until a sticky consistency is reached.
- Spread parsley filling in a thin layer atop flank steak; roll steak in a jelly-roll style and fasten ending piece to steak with toothpicks to contain filling.
- Pour remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil into skillet with onions over medium heat; cook steak roll in the onion mixture, turning steak until browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add tomato sauce, sugar, and chopped tomato to the steak mixture; simmer over very low heat until steak is cooked through and sauce has slightly reduced, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 749.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
PASTA WITH BRACCIOLE (FLANK STEAK)
If you want an alternative to meatballs or sausages to serve with pasta, try this great use of flank steak. This has been a family favorite for many years. Remember that it is important to have the butcher tenderize the flank steak -- it makes all the difference in the world.
Provided by Vince Zar
Categories Meat
Time 3h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fry ground sausage in a pan until thoroughly cooked.
- Thoroughly mix fried Italian sausage, chopped egg, Romano cheese, bread crumbs in a small bowl and season with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Season both sides of flank steak with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder and spread sausage mixture over flank steak.
- Press mixture tightly on flank steak and roll it (like a jelly roll) and tie it securely with twine, making sure the ends are sealed.
- This is the Bracciole (pronounced Brah-chee-o'-lae).
- Brown link Italian sausage over medium heat in a large stock pot and remove.
- Brown all sides of the Bracciole in the stock pot and return sausage.
- Add tomato puree, onion garlic sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Keep heat at medium until it starts to boil and reduce heat to simmer.
- Place stock pot in 275° preheated oven for 3 hours, stirring occasionally (about every hour).
- You could also cook it on the stove at the lowest heat, but you have to stir it about every 15 minutes.
- Just before you are ready to serve, boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta (spaghetti, linguini, rigatoni all work well) until it is al dente' (to the teeth).
- Strain pasta and put in a large bowl with a coating of the tomato sauce.
- But the remainder of the sauce in a bowl for those might who like more.
- Put Bracciole on a platter, remove string and cut Bracciole into 1" to 1 1/2" slices (as you would a loaf of bread) and serve as a side dish with the pasta.
- Serve some grated or shredded Romano cheese for those who might like a little cheese with their pasta.
- Note: Pasta has a nasty habit of cooling very rapidly, so it is best if you serve it in bowls, rather than plates, and preheat the bowls as well as the serving bowls and platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 949.8, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 118.5, Sodium 924.4, Carbohydrate 129.4, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 25.9, Protein 52.6
BRACIOLE
For an Italian favorite, make Giada De Laurentiis' elegant Braciole, rolled-up flank steak basted with tomato sauce, from Everyday Italian on Food Network.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Stir the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl to blend. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season mixture with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Lay the flank steak flat on the work surface. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the steak to cover the top evenly. Starting at 1 short end, roll up the steak as for a jelly roll to enclose the filling completely. Using butcher's twine, tie the steak roll to secure. Sprinkle the braciole with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the braciole and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add the wine to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in the marinara sauce. Cover partially with foil and bake until the meat is almost tender, turning the braciole and basting with the sauce every 30 minutes. After 1 hour, uncover and continue baking until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes longer. The total cooking time should be about 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove the braciole from the sauce. Using a large sharp knife, cut the braciole crosswise and diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer the slices to plates. Spoon the sauce over and serve.
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavor.
- Pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
- If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 6 months.
BEEF BRACIOLE
My great-aunt used to make the most amazing braciole, but it was a laborious and time-consuming effort. I took her basic recipe and transformed it into a slow cooker version, making it easier for today's hurried world. My great-aunt always served the flank steak sliced over orzo that had been tossed with olive oil and Romano cheese. Delicioso!-Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 5- or 6-qt. oval slow cooker, combine pasta sauce and pepper flakes. Pound steak with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper., In a small bowl, combine eggs and bread crumbs. Spoon over beef to within 1 in. of edges; press onto meat. Layer with prosciutto and cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string., In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker; spoon sauce over meat. Cover and cook on low until beef is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove meat from sauce and discard string. Cut into slices; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 1881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
TWIST ON ITALIAN BRACIOLE IN MARINARA SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: flank steak, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, italian bread crumbs, garlic powder, dried basil, olive oil, marinara sauce
Provided by Caitlin Williams
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together the garlic powder, parmesan, breadcrumbs, and dried basil. Set the mixture aside.
- Lay the flank steak on a clean surface and pound flat with a meat tenderizer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place provolone on the meat and then evenly distribute the breadcrumb filling among the flank steaks and roll, beginning on the short end, all the way up (like a jelly roll).
- Tie the roll closed with butcher's twine to secure the braciole.
- Pour the olive oil into a large pot and heat over medium high heat. Sear the braciole roll for about 1 minute on each side, just to brown the meat quickly. Then, add the tomato sauce to the pot and lower the heat to low.
- Cover and cook the braciole for an hour, basting the rolls occasionally to ensure they do not dry out.
- Serve hot along with the sauce and some cooked pasta.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 5 grams
BRACIOLE
In our family Braciole was served as a special treat for birthdays and holidays. It was Grandma's specialty and the preparation was time consuming. When the meat and sauce were fully cooked, Grandma called us into the kitchen to watch her lift the big roll from the sauce to the cutting board to slice it. The pinwheels of meat, laid side by side on the platter, topped with Grandma's delicious sauce, made a colorful picture. —Cookie Curci, San Jose, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Flatten steak to 1/2-in. thickness. Rub with 1 tablespoon oil. Combine the bread crumbs, parsley, cheese, garlic, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spoon over beef to within 1 in. of edges; press down. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string. , In a Dutch oven, brown meat in remaining oil on all sides. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning, sugar and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 70-80 minutes or until meat is tender. , Remove meat from sauce and discard string. Cut into thin slices; serve with sauce and If desired, spaghetti and additional grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1028mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
THE BEST BRACIOLE
This is Giada DeLaurentis's recipe from her book Everyday Italian, and it is so wonderful. She does suggest to be creative with the flavorings by using different herbs or cheeses, if you'd like. This is sure to impress. The recipe looks a little lengthy, but it is not complicated or difficult. And don't worry if some of the stuffing falls out during the browning - just spoon it back in if you can, or let it blend into the sauce. It will be great. NOTE: I made 4 of these for a large gathering, browning them in a skillet, then baking them in a 11x15 pan 2 1/2 hrs mostly covered, 30 more minutes uncovered. (For this much, you only need 2 or 3 times the wine and sauce, not 4 times.)
Provided by Recipe Reader
Categories Steak
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Stir the cheeses, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil together.
- Lay the flank steak out flat on work surface and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Pat the bread crumb mixture over the steak.
- Starting at one short end, roll up the steak (like a jelly roll) and tie with butcher's twine. Season the outside with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add the flank steak.
- Cook, turning until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
- Add the wine to the pan and bring to a boil, and stir in the tomato sauce.
- Cover partially with foil and bake until the meat is almost tender, turning the braciole and basting with the sauce every 30 minutes. After about 1 1/2 hours, uncover and continue baking until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes longer.
- Remove the braciole from the sauce. Cut the twine off, and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Transfer the slices to a platter, and spoon some sauce over the slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 801, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 142.2, Sodium 2148.9, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 20.1, Protein 51.4
BEEF BRACIOLE (STUFFED ITALIAN BEEF ROLL) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bread crumbs, shredded pecorino romano cheese, fresh basil, shredded provolone cheese, fresh italian parsley, garlic, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, flank steak, canola oil, butter, medium carrot, small onion, celery, dry white wine, crushed tomato, dried bay leaves, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, orecchiette pasta, fresh basil
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecorino Romano, ½ cup (20 g) chopped basil, provolone, parsley, 5 minced cloves of garlic, salt, pepper, and the olive oil. Stir and set aside.
- Lay the flank steak on a cutting board. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Cover the the meat with a sheet of parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the steak until it's ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
- Remove the parchment and sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the steak.
- Starting from the bottom, roll the meat into a log. Using butcher's twine, tie up the roll so it holds its shape while cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the steak roll and, without moving it, cook until a dark brown crust forms on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the roll and repeat until all sides and the ends have been seared. Remove the roll from the pan and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Add the butter, carrot, onion, celery, remaining 3 cloves of garlic, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Add the white wine and stir to loosen any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook until the wine reduces and the pan is slightly dry again.
- Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Return the beef roll to the pot. Cover and bake for 1 hour, flipping the roll halfway through (if the sauce is drying up too much, add more crushed tomatoes or water), until the beef is tender.
- Slice the braciole and arrange on a serving platter with the sauce. Serve the braciole with orecchiette or polenta. Garnish with grated pecorino Romano and fresh basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 8 grams
BOB'S SLOW COOKER BRACIOLE
This is a cheap and easy way to make this Italian classic.
Provided by bobthecook1
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 6h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour the marinara sauce into the slow cooker and set on High to warm.
- Combine the eggs and the breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the meat with salt and pepper. Pat the breadcrumb mixture over one side of the flank steak, leaving about a one inch border around edges. Top breadcrumbs with the bacon slices; sprinkle with shredded cheese. Starting from one long side, tightly roll flank steak into a log. Use string or toothpicks to secure the log in 4 or 5 places.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Sear the stuffed flank steak in the hot oil until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the meat to the warm sauce in the slow cooker. Spoon sauce over meat to cover.
- Turn slow cooker to Low; cook meat until very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Remove string/toothpicks before slicing. Serve with marinara.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 132.7 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1795.8 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of meat: Flank steak is the traditional cut used for braciole, but you can also use skirt steak or flat iron steak. Make sure the meat is thinly sliced, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Pound the meat: Pounding the meat helps to tenderize it and make it more receptive to the marinade.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the braciole its flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful one. Some good options include red wine, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
- Cook the braciole slowly: Braciole is a slow-cooked dish, so be patient. The meat should be cooked until it is fall-apart tender.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Braciole can be served with a variety of sides, such as pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Braciole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover steak, and it is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make braciole at home. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give braciole a try.
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