Brisket Ragu with Crispy Pasta Recipe

Name: Brisket Ragu with Crispy Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 12 baby carrots, chopped, or 2 regular carrots, diced; Salt and fresh ground pepper; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 cups chopped cooked brisket (or any other leftover meat); 2 cups chopped cooked collard greens; 1/2 cup chicken broth; One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 6 cups cooked pasta, such as rigatoni, ziti or gemelli; 4 basil leaves, for garnish; Shaved Parmesan, for garnish

Servings: persons

9 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
12 baby carrots, chopped, or 2 regular carrots, diced
Salt and fresh ground pepper
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups chopped cooked brisket (or any other leftover meat)
2 cups chopped cooked collard greens
1/2 cup chicken broth
One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sugar
6 cups cooked pasta, such as rigatoni, ziti or gemelli
4 basil leaves, for garnish
Shaved Parmesan, for garnish

1
Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the onions, celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper.
3
Cook until the vegetables have softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
4
Add the garlic and cook for a minute.
5
Add the brisket, collards, chicken broth, tomatoes and sugar.
6
Simmer, covered, over low heat for 12 minutes.
7
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
8
In two batches, heat half (3 tablespoons) of the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
9
Add half of the pasta, lower the heat to medium and cook until lightly browned and crispy at the edges, 5 to 6 minutes per batch.
10
To serve: Toss together the brisket ragu and the crispy pasta, and divide it between four plates.
11
Garnish each serving with a basil leaf and two pieces of shaved Parmesan.

1851

kcal

Calories

Fat

304

Carbs

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 9 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 stalks celery, sliced, 12 baby carrots, chopped, or 2 regular carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Brisket Ragu with Crispy Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brisket Ragu with Crispy Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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