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Pappardelle with Tangy Veal Ragù

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Balsamic vinegar and red wine add a tangy bite to the hearty veal ragù. Have your butcher tie the veal shanks once around the center so they will hold together while browning.

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The succulent, tangy flavors in this dish go well with the bright ripe fruit and medium body and tannin of wines made from the Sagrantino grape.

Recipe: Pappardelle with Tangy Veal Ragù

  • MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

  1. Four 1-pound veal shanks, about 2 1/2 inches thick, tied
  2. Salt and freshly ground pepper
  3. All-purpose flour, for dredging
  4. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  5. 4 garlic cloves, minced
  6. 3 medium carrots, finely chopped
  7. 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  8. 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  9. 2 cups dry red wine
  10. 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  11. One 35-ounce can peeled Italian tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped, liquid reserved
  12. 2 cups beef stock or canned low-sodium broth
  13. 1 fresh rosemary sprig about 6 inches long, plus more rosemary sprigs for garnish
  14. 1/4 cup finely chopped basil
  15. 2 cups water
  16. 1 pound pappardelle
  17. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  1. Season the veal shanks with salt and pepper and dredge them in flour, shaking off the excess. In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the veal shanks and cook over high heat, turning, until browned all over, about 15 minutes. Transfer the shanks to a plate.
  2. Add the garlic, carrots, celery, and onion to the casserole and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the wine and balsamic vinegar and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced to a thick syrup, about 25 minutes.
  3. Return the veal shanks to the casserole and add the tomatoes and their liquid, the beef broth, 1 rosemary sprig, 2 tablespoons of the basil and the water. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover partially and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the veal is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  4. Transfer the veal to a plate and let cool slightly. Discard the bones. Cut the meat into 1-inch pieces.
  5. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids. Rinse out the casserole and return the sauce to it. Boil the sauce over high heat until reduced to 2 1/2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the veal and the remaining 2 tablespoons of basil and season with salt and pepper. Keep the veal ragù warm over low heat.
  6. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pappardelle until al dente. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Add the veal ragù and toss gently. Transfer to a warmed large bowl, sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with rosemary sprigs. Serve immediately, passing more Parmesan at the table.
Make Ahead The veal ragù can be prepared through Step 5 and refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 1 month.
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