Braised Spareribs With Rigatoni Recipe

Name: Braised Spareribs With Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 lbs pork spareribs, individual ribs; 1 lb onion, thinly sliced; 10 large garlic cloves, chopped; 8 cherry peppers, drained, seeded, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 (28 ounce) cans Italian tomatoes; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 large fresh thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb rigatoni pasta; 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated; 1/3 cup Italian parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
4 lbs pork spareribs, individual ribs
1 lb onion, thinly sliced
10 large garlic cloves, chopped
8 cherry peppers, drained, seeded, chopped
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 (28 ounce) cans Italian tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
4 large fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup Italian parsley, chopped

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Sprinkle spareribs with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add ribs to pot and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes.
2
Transfer ribs to bowl. Add onions, garlic, cherry peppers and crushed red pepper to pot. Saute until onions just begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes with their juices. Using back of fork or potato masher, coarsely crush tomatoes.
4
Return spareribs and juices to pot.
5
Add broth, wine, thyme and bay leaves and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium- low. Simmer uncovered until spareribs are very tender and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead).
6
Cool slightly. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Remove chilled fat from top of sauce, if desired. Rewarm before continuing.).
7
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain and return pasta to same pot. Add cheese, parsley and some sauce from spareribs and toss to coat. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Top with spareribs and remaining sauce and serve.

2514

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

Carbs

196

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 lbs pork spareribs, individual ribs, 1 lb onion, thinly sliced, 10 large garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Spareribs With Rigatoni falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Braised Spareribs With Rigatoni

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