Braised Oxtail Casarecce Siciliane Recipe

Name: Braised Oxtail Casarecce Siciliane Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb oxtail, cut; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 x carrot, peeled, and, minced; 1 lrg onion, peeled, and, minced; 2 stalk celery, minced; 1 x bulb garlic, halved; 1 c. red wine; 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar; 2 1/2 lt veal stock bouquet garni,:5 sprigs thyme, 12 whole peppercorns, 1 bayleaf; 1 x salt and pepper; 250 gm dry pasta, -, casarecce siciliane

Servings: persons

2 lb oxtail, cut
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 x carrot, peeled, and, minced
1 lrg onion, peeled, and, minced
2 stalk celery, minced
1 x bulb garlic, halved
1 c. red wine
1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 lt veal stock bouquet garni,:5 sprigs thyme, 12 whole peppercorns, 1 bayleaf
1 x salt and pepper
250 gm dry pasta, -, casarecce siciliane

1
Preheat Oven to 275 F.In large saucepot sweat carrots, onions and celery.
2
Add in the garlic, red wine and balsamic vinegar.
3
Reduce by one-third.
4
Add in the veal stock, and bouquet garni.
5
Allow to simmer.
6
In large fry pan, heat the vegetable oil.
7
Season the oxtail with salt and pepper.
8
Sear the oxtail on both sides till golden.
9
Add in more vegetable oil if needed.
10
Remove the oxtail and place it in the braising liquid.
11
Bring back to a simmer and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
12
Place in the preheated oven and allow to cook for 2-3 hrs.
13
The oxtail is done when the meat falls freely away from the bone.
14
In a large pot with boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to instructions on the package.
15
When the pasta is al dente, strain, don't rinse with water.
16
Add in a small amount of extra virgin olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking, and place on sheet pan to allow to air dry.
17
Don't rinse.
18
When the oxtail is done, remove it from the braising liquid.
19
Strain the liquid and transfer to a clean sauce pot.
20
Reduce by one-half till it reaches a thick consistency.
21
Check the seasoning.
22
Pull the oxtail meat off of the bone.
23
Add in pasta to the sauce and reheat.
24
Add in the oxtail meat and toss.
25
Adjust the seasoning.
26
Serve immediately

23385

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

4645

Carbs

816

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb oxtail, cut, 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 x carrot, peeled, and, minced, 1 lrg onion, peeled, and, minced, and more.

Yes, Braised Oxtail Casarecce Siciliane Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!