Hearty Spareribs With Rigatoni Recipe

Name: Hearty Spareribs With Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 lbs country-style pork ribs, cut into individual ribs; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 head garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, freshly cracked; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon thyme (or 4 sprigs fresh thyme); ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you want it spicer); 10 whole cloves; 28 ounces tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; ½ cup whipping cream (optional); 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained; ⅓ cup parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 lbs country-style pork ribs, cut into individual ribs
2 onions, finely chopped
1 head garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, freshly cracked
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme (or 4 sprigs fresh thyme)
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you want it spicer)
10 whole cloves
28 ounces tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
½ cup whipping cream (optional)
1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained
⅓ cup parsley, chopped

1
In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
2
Add ribs, in batches, and brown on both sides.
3
Transfer to slow cooker.
4
Drain off all but 1 T fat.
5
Reduce heat to medium.
6
Add onions to pan and cook, stirring, until softened.
7
Add garlic, pepper, salt, thyme, nutmeg, cayenne and cloves and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
8
Add tomatoes, tomato paste and wine.
9
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until liquid is reduced by one third, about 5 minutes.
10
Pour mixture into slow cooker and stir well.
11
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours or until pork is tender.
12
Discard whole cloves.
13
Add cream, if using and stir to combine.
14
Cook pasta according to directions.
15
Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese.
16
Serve.

1744

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

122

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 3 lbs country-style pork ribs, cut into individual ribs, 2 onions, finely chopped, 1 head garlic, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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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Hearty Spareribs With Rigatoni

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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