Steps:
- Ragù:
- Toss oxtails, flour, pepper, 2 Tbsp. or 1 Tbsp. salt in a large bowl until oxtails are evenly coated. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high. Working in batches, cook oxtails in a single layer, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 15-20 minutes. Transfer oxtails to a plate as they're done.
- Cook onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and rosemary in same pot, stirring often, until vegetables are browned around edges, 10-15 minutes. Add wine, tomatoes, vinegar, and honey, stirring and scraping up browned bits; bring to a boil. Season with several generous pinches of salt and return oxtails to pot. Pour in water just to cover oxtails; bring to a gentle simmer. Partially cover and cook, reducing heat as needed to keep at a bare simmer, until meat is falling off the bone, 3-3 1/2 hours. Let cool; cover and chill at least 12 hours.
- Gnocchi and assembly:
- Line a 13x9" baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on 2 sides. Bring milk, butter, and several pinches of salt to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium. Gradually whisk in semolina and cook, whisking, until very thick and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add 1 cup Parmesan and whisk until smooth. Whisk in egg yolk and scrape gnocchi mixture into prepared pan; smooth top. Cover and chill until set, at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
- Meanwhile, remove ragù from fridge and skim fat from surface. Warm ragù over low until heated through, then transfer oxtails to a plate. Increase heat to medium and bring braising liquid to a simmer. Cook until reduced to the consistency of gravy, 5-10 minutes. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Pick meat from bones and shred into small pieces. Return meat to ragù; discard bones. Transfer 2 cups ragù to an airtight container and save for later. Cover pot; keep remaining ragù warm over low heat.
- Turn out gnocchi mixture onto a clean surface and remove parchment paper; slice into about 1" squares.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add half of gnocchi to skillet, arrange in a single layer, and cook, undisturbed, until browned and crisp underneath, about 3 minutes. Toss to turn and cook until other side is browned and crisp, about 2 minutes. Spoon into pot with ragù. Repeat with remaining gnocchi. Gently toss gnocchi in ragù; season with more salt if needed. Divide among bowls; top with parsley and more Parmesan.
- Do Ahead
- Ragù can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 4 weeks.
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Kofi Bright
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.
Daniyal Abbasi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the combination of oxtail and semolina gnocchi. I think they just don't go well together.
Richard Rice
[email protected]The instructions in this recipe were a bit confusing. I ended up having to wing it a bit.
Maruf Kawsar
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Siyabonga Njece
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my oxtail rag turned out tough and chewy. The gnocchi were good, though.
Ogbodo Chukwuebuka Michael
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The ingredients are high-quality and the flavor is amazing.
Agbaje Sodiq
[email protected]I love the way the semolina gnocchi soak up the sauce. It's so good!
Jerry Custer
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Samirawit Birhanu
[email protected]I've made this dish a few times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!
Ramash Ramash
[email protected]This was my first time making oxtail, and it turned out great! The meat was so tender and the sauce was amazing.
Dangi Mike
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of oxtail, but I thought this dish was really good. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the gnocchi were cooked perfectly.
Hassanjatt Hassanjatt
[email protected]The oxtail rag was delicious, but the semolina gnocchi were a bit too dense for my taste.
Nasreen Bano
[email protected]This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and hearty meal that my whole family enjoyed.
Alvaro Shabangu
[email protected]I love the combination of oxtail and semolina gnocchi. The oxtail is so tender and flavorful, and the gnocchi are the perfect vehicle for the sauce.
Nontombi Myataza
[email protected]This oxtail rag with semolina gnocchi was a hit! The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the rag was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.