Description
Savor the comforting delight of braised beef pasta, a perfect dish for family dinners or cozy nights in. This recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef simmered in a rich, savory sauce and served with your choice of pasta. The blend of robust flavors and simple preparation makes it an ideal comfort food that warms both the heart and the home. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or just looking to treat yourself, this hearty meal is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 12 ounces pasta (pennette or fettuccine)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, sear until browned on all sides, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in red wine, scraping the pot to deglaze. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Return beef to the pot; add broth, tomatoes, oregano, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Combine cooked pasta with the beef sauce and adjust seasoning as needed before serving with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg