Short ribs are such a luxurious cut of meat to enjoy during the winter months. With the return of the modern day pressure cooker, ie the InstaPot making these dishes at home need not be an all day affair. One thing that is important to remember is that salting the meat before browning will always improve the flavor. Papperdelle is my favorite serving mechanism but this can easily be served with polenta or on top of zoodles if you are trying to cut carbs.
This picture is the dinner I made with my very good friend Imane back in November 2018, but I often make this cozy meal to share with my nearest and dearest in the dead of winter.
Ingredients
2 lb Short ribs, salted thoroughly 1 hour before browning
1 cup red wine for braising
Sprig of rosemary
1 x 14.5 oz can crushed tomato
3 tbsp tomato paste
Olive Oil
1 carrot shredded
4-5 cloves garlic sliced or minced
1 package of Pappardelle noodles
Parmigiano Reggiano for shaving
Basil torn for garnish
Start by browning the meat in a heavy cast iron skillet, I hear people also do this in the InstaPot too. Make sure all sides are browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan. Add wine into InstaPot or pressure cooker and the sprig of rosemary, some pepper won’t hurt either add the ribs, cover and set to pressure cook on high for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, using a bit of olive oil (or beef fat left in the pan for improved flavor) add shredded carrots and garlic… cook on low heat stirring occasionally untl caramelised, about 10 minutes. Add tomato products and cook on low heat for another 10-15 minutes.
When the InstaPot is finished, relese pressure and allow contents to cool. Remove ribs and shred the meat with two forks, reserve liquid. Add shredded meat to tomato sauce, adding reserved liquid until desired consistency.
Cook pappardelle noodles IN SALTED WATER until al dente, and drain. Mix together pasta with some of the sauce to avoid sticking. Serve pasta on a plate or bowl adding sauce on top sprinkling torn basil and shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and a glass of Askew Nebbiolo!
Buon Appetito!
