Veal ragu with potato gnocchi is a classic Italian dish that combines tender veal, a rich and flavorful sauce, and pillowy soft potato gnocchi. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a special occasion or a casual family dinner. The key to making a great veal ragu is to use high-quality ingredients and to let the sauce simmer for a long time, allowing the flavors to meld and develop. The potato gnocchi can be made ahead of time and cooked just before serving, or you can use store-bought gnocchi if you're short on time.
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VEAL RAGU WITH CAMPANELLE
This recipe tastes like a meeting of Osso Buco and Lasagna Bolognese, yet it's made on the stovetop. Campanelle is a ruffled pasta that resembles small lasagna noodles. I find this cut in imported brands, such as Barilla. If you cannot find campanelle, any curled short pasta or rigatoni pasta may be substituted.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large deep skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and veal and brown for 2 or 3 minutes. Add carrot, onion, garlic and bay, season with salt and pepper, then cook mixture 4 or 5 minutes more, stirring frequently, to soften veggies and combine flavors. Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup white wine, scraping up all the good bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook the alcohol out of the wine, 1 or 2 minutes. Add broth to the skillet and reduce heat to medium low. Stir in tomatoes and bring sauce to a bubble. Simmer sauce until ready to serve. Add torn basil and wilt the leaves into the hot sauce. Remove bay leaf from the sauce. Toss hot cooked pasta with 1/2 cup, a couple of handfuls, grated cheese. Combine hot pasta and cheese with the veal ragu in a large serving bowl or platter. Serve with extra cheese for topping. Garnish platter with additional basil tops.
VEAL RAGU WITH POTATO GNOCCHI
The conundrum of perfect potato gnocchi: How can they be so light yet also so soulful and satiating? The accompanying veal ragu, a resonant, warming, slow-cooked variant on the classic Bolognese, was designed for a cold winter night and is worthy of your best bottle of Barbera.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the gnocchi: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread 2 cups salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Place potatoes on top of salt, and bake until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly, then peel. Press potatoes through a ricer onto a clean baking sheet, and spread loosely. Let cool.
- Turn potatoes onto a surface, shape into a mound, and form a well in the center. Pour egg into well, add remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and mix with a fork. Add flour gradually, kneading by hand until just combined.
- On a lightly floured work surface, divide dough into 10 pieces. Roll each into a 1/2-inch-thick rope. Cut ropes into 1/2-inch pieces. Press each piece to make a depression in the center, or press gently against tines of a fork. Arrange on a lightly floured baking sheet in a single layer. Cover with plastic, and freeze for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 months).
- Make the ragu: Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season veal generously with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes. Add carrots and celery, and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in wine, bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add browned veal, tomatoes, stock, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to oven. Cook until veal is very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Using a slotted spoon, transfer veal to a dish, reserving liquid. Skim fat from liquid. Discard bay leaf and thyme. Remove meat from bones, shredding into bite-size pieces. Return to pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook a few gnocchi at a time, stirring gently. Cook just until they float, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer gnocchi to a colander to drain. Divide gnocchi among bowls, toss with ragu, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
VEAL RAGU WITH GORGONZOLA
Serve with salad of dark greens such as kale or spinach and crusty bread.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring the veal to room temperature.
- Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat with the EVOO. Pat dry the veal with paper towels, and add to the pot. Caramelize, brown and crumble the veal. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, the allspice and a few grates of nutmeg. Next add the garlic, carrots, onions, sage and thyme. Cook, partially covered, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato paste and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the stock, milk, wine and gorgonzola. Reduce the heat and simmer at a low bubble for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Cool and store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
- To serve, heat the ragu over medium heat while you bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. Salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente, reserving 1 cup of the starchy cooking water before draining. Toss the pasta with the water and half of the sauce. Serve in shallow bowls, topped with the remaining ragu. Pass the grated cheese at the table.
VEAL AND TOMATO RAGOûT WITH POTATOES, CINNAMON, AND CREAM
Categories Potato Tomato Stew Veal White Wine Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place veal in medium bowl. Sprinkle flour over; toss to coat. Shake off excess. Sprinkle veal with salt and pepper. Melt butter with oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Working in batches, add veal and sauté until brown on all sides, about 6 minutes per batch. Transfer to bowl. Add onions and celery to pot; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Return veal to pot. Add wine and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, 1 cup water, parsley, and cinnamon sticks; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir potatoes and cream into stew; season with salt and pepper. Cover; simmer until veal and potatoes are very tender, stirring often and thinning with more water if necessary, about 1 hour. Discard cinnamon sticks and serve.
POTATO GNOCCHI WITH BEEF RAGù
Categories Mushroom Potato Tomato Sauté Ground Beef Bacon Winter Prosciutto Boil Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions, pancetta, prosciutto, and garlic and sauté until mixture begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Add ground chuck and cook until no longer pink, breaking up with fork, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup stock, mushrooms, and sage. Simmer until liquid is almost absorbed, about 4 minutes. Add remaining 3 cups stock, 1 cup at a time, simmering until liquid is almost absorbed before adding more. Mix in tomato paste, then tomatoes with juices. Simmer until meat is very tender, stirring occasionally and thinning with about 1 cup water every 30 minutes, about 1 1/2 hours (sauce will be medium-thick consistency). (Can be prepared up to 4 days ahead.Refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover; keep refrigerated.)
- Steam potatoes over boiling water until tender, about 12 minutes. Working in batches, press warm potatoes through ricer into large bowl (or place warm potatoes in large bowl and mash finely with potato masher). Cool until lukewarm, about 10 minutes. Add egg, cream, salt, and nutmeg and blend well. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and mix until soft and slightly sticky dough forms, adding more flour by tablespoonfuls if too moist.
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface. Divide into 6 equal portions. Gently roll 1 dough portion between hands and work surface to 3/4-inch-thick rope about 20 inches long. Cut into 3/4-inch-long pieces.
- Roll each piece over wires of slender whisk or dinner fork to make grooves in gnocchi. Arrange gnocchi in single layer on floured baking sheet. Repeat with remaining 5 dough portions.
- Cook 1/3 of gnocchi in large pot of boiling generously salted water until gnocchi rise to top and are cooked through and tender, about 5 minutes (check at 4 minutes). Using large strainer or slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to large baking pan; arrange gnocchi in single layer. Cook remaining gnocchi in 2 batches. (Gnocchi can be prepared ahead. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.)
- SERVING:
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi and cook until heated through, tossing often, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rewarm ragù over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Ladle ragù into large shallow bowls. Spoon gnocchi over. Using vegetable peeler, shave Parmesan cheese over gnocchi.
- Garnish with fresh sage, if desired.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the ragu will be. Look for fresh, organic vegetables and high-quality veal.
- Brown the meat well: This will help to develop the flavor of the ragu. Be sure to brown the meat in batches so that it doesn't steam.
- Use a good quality red wine: The wine will add depth and flavor to the ragu. Choose a wine that you would enjoy drinking on its own.
- Simmer the ragu for at least 2 hours: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the ragu, the better it will be.
- Serve the ragu with your favorite pasta or gnocchi: The ragu can also be used as a topping for pizza or lasagna.
Conclusion:
Veal ragu is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover veal and it is also a great dish to make ahead of time. The ragu can be reheated and served later, or it can be frozen for future use. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner, veal ragu is sure to please everyone at the table.
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