"Rigatoni with Beef Ragu" is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with a rich beef ragu that is simmered until the meat is fall-apart tender. The ragu is then tossed with cooked rigatoni pasta and served with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef, this step-by-step guide will help you create the perfect "Rigatoni with Beef Ragu" dish that will impress your family and friends.
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Baked Rigatoni with Beef Ragu Recipe. Few meals are as comforting as a pan of baked pasta. Using rigatoni's large ridged tubes gives you the pleasure of lasagna with less work. Recipe courtesy of Williams-Sonoma
Provided by By FoodChannel Editor | October 1, 2010 2:30 pm
Yield -
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1 Preheat an oven to 350ºF. 2 Bring a large pot two-thirds full of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni, stir well and cook until al dente (tender but firm to the bite), about 15 minutes or according to the package instructions. Drain the rigatoni, place in a large bowl and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside. 3 In the same pot, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. 4 Add the beef and cook, stirring to break up the meat, until no pink remains, about 10 minutes. Drain off any fat. 5 Add the parsley, oregano and tomatoes and stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the tomatoes break down and the flavors have melded, about 20 minutes. 6 Stir in the cream, raise the heat and return to a boil. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Return the rigatoni to the pot with the sauce and toss to coat well. 7 Oil the bottom of a shallow 3-quart baking dish. Spread half of the pasta mixture in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella. Top with the remaining pasta, the remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan. 8 Bake until the sauce is bubbly and the top is crusty and golden brown, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for about 5 minutes and serve.
RIGATONI WITH BEEF RAGU (ATK)
From "The Make-Ahead Cook" by America's Test Kitchen. This is a quick meal that repurposes left-over pot roast - a great idea if you have family that dislikes leftovers.
Provided by duonyte
Categories Roast Beef
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet, add garlic, tomato paste and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in tomatoes, broth, pan juices and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to simmer and cook until sauce has thickened and flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in shredded beef and cream and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add pasta and 1 tbl salt and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 c cooking water, drain pasta and return to pot.
- Add sauce and parsley to pasta and toss to combine. Before serving, adjust consistency with reserved cooking water, if necessary, Serve with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 136.5, Sodium 528.4, Carbohydrate 99.6, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 21.8
RIGATONI WITH RAPID RAGU
Mortadella, a slow-smoked Italian sausage, is also used in Lucinda's Italian meatloaf, polpette.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Ground Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Pour the olive oil and garlic in a heavy-bottomed 2-quart saucepan over medium heat and cook until the garlic sizzles and is slightly golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the pork and mortadella and cook, while stirring, until the pinkness is eliminated, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and 1 tablespoon of water. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the parsley.
- Meanwhile, with 15 minutes left for the sauce to cook, generously salt the boiling water. Add the rigatoni and cook until tender but still firm. Set the timer for 2 minutes less than the package instructions specify and taste for doneness. Toss the rigatoni with the sauce and serve topped with Parmesan cheese and pepper.
RIGATONI WITH BEEF RAGU RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by á-11135
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Sprinkle beef wit salt and pepper then set aside. Preheat the oven to 300F. 2. Process the pancetta and salami in a food processor until ground into a paste (about 30 seconds). Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add carrot, garlic, and celery and process an additional 30 seconds. Transfer the paste to a Dutch oven and set aside. Do not clean out the processor bowl. Pulse the onions in the processor in two batches until they form about 1/8" to 1/4" pieces. 3. Cook the panchetta mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the fat is rendered and a fond begins to form on the bottom of the pot (about 5 minutes). Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until browned (about 90 seconds). Stir in 2 cups of water and scrape up any of the fond on the bottom of the pot. Stir in the onions and bring to a boil. Stir in 1/2 cup wine, the parlsey, and 1 tablespoon marjoram (or oregano if using). Add the beef and push into the onions to ensure the beef is submerged. Transfer to the oven and cook, uncovered, until the beef is fully tender (about 2 to 2 1/2 hours). 4. Transfer the beef to a carving board. Place the Dutch oven over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is almost completely dry. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup wine and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use two forks to shred the beef into bite-size pieces, then stir the beef, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1 tablespoon marjoram into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat, cover, and keep warm. 5. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add rigatoni and 2 tablespoons salt. Cook, stirring often, until just al dente. Drain the rigatoni and add to the warm sauce. Add the pecornio and stir vigorously over low heat until the sauce is slightly thickened and the rigatoni is fully tender (1 to 2 minutes). Serve, garnishing with extra pecorino. 6. Enjoy!
RIGATONI WITH PORK RAGù
This rigatoni has its roots in Calabria, but the recipe comes from Chicago chef Tony Mantuano's own nonna, who slow braises pork ribs in tomato sauce to make a rich and hearty ragù.
Provided by Tony Mantuano
Categories main-dish
Time 3h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a flat work surface with a sheet of parchment paper. Place ribs on the parchment in an even layer. Season generously with salt and freshly ground pepper on both sides. Heat a large roasting pan on top of the stove over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Put the ribs in the pan and brown on all sides, 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and let brown, 1-2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up all the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Add just enough water to cover the ribs. Transfer to the oven and braise, uncovered, until the meat is tender, 2-2½ hours, checking after 1¼ hours.
- Check the ribs after 1¼ hours. The surface of the roasting pan should be caramelized around the edges, with bubbles of sauce around the ribs. Return to the oven until the ribs are fork tender, another 45 minutes.
- After a total of about 2 hours of cooking, check for doneness. The meat should be tender and pull easily from the bone. Set ribs aside in the roasting pan to cool slightly.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook for 3 minutes less than what's advised on the box. Meanwhile, pull the pork meat from the bones; discard the bones. Toss the meat with the sauce in the roasting pan to make a ragù. Season with salt and pepper. Break up the dried chili and stir into the sauce.
- Assembly: Reserve ¾ cup pasta water. Drain the rigatoni, then return to the pot. Pour reserved pasta water and sauce into the pot. Cook over low heat, gently tossing the rigatoni with the sauce for 1-2 minutes to allow it to "marry"-or absorb-the sauce. The pasta should be al dente. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Transfer to a platter or bowl and serve with freshly grated Pecorino Romano and more dried chilies.
Tips:
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the ragu. This will give the ingredients plenty of room to brown and simmer.
- Brown the beef in batches. This will help to prevent the meat from overcrowding the pot and steaming instead of browning.
- Use a wooden spoon to stir the ragu. This will help to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Don't be afraid to add more wine or broth to the ragu. The sauce should be thick and flavorful, but not too dry.
- Let the ragu simmer for at least 1 hour. This will help to develop the flavor of the sauce.
- Serve the ragu over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes. You can also use it as a filling for lasagna or ravioli.
Conclusion:
Rigatoni with Beef Ragu is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. The ragu is made with a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, and is simmered in a rich tomato sauce. The pasta is cooked al dente and then tossed with the ragu. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table. It is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give Rigatoni with Beef Ragu a try.
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