Pasta Alla Genovese Recipe

Name: Pasta Alla Genovese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4.25 pounds red onions; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 bay leaves; .3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 celery rib, trimmed and roughly chopped; .25 pound bacon or pancetta, chopped; 2.25 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; .25 cup dry white wine, plus more if desired; 1 pound dried pasta, like ziti, tortiglioni or rigatoni; Finely grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4.25 pounds red onions
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 bay leaves
.3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 celery rib, trimmed and roughly chopped
.25 pound bacon or pancetta, chopped
2.25 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
.25 cup dry white wine, plus more if desired
1 pound dried pasta, like ziti, tortiglioni or rigatoni
Finely grated Parmesan cheese

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1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the onions in the boiling water, and cook, covered, 15 minutes. Drain the onions, and let cool a bit, then slice very thinly.
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2. Heat half the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat; stir in the carrots, celery and bacon, and cook for 4 minutes. Add the beef, tomato paste and bay leaves, then cover with the onions. Pour the remaining oil over the onions, then sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover, bring to a simmer and cook gently until the beef is tender, about 2 hours; the onions will release a good deal of liquid.
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3. Uncover the pot and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring more frequently as the liquid reduces and lowering the heat as necessary to prevent scorching, until the meat has fallen apart and the sauce is creamy, about 45 minutes. Stir in the wine and taste, adding more wine if desired. Reduce the heat to low, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce is glossy and quite thick, about 15 minutes more.
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4. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and toss with the sauce. Stir in Parmesan to taste, then serve.

1589

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4.25 pounds red onions, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 3 bay leaves, .3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pasta Alla Genovese 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.

Pasta Alla Genovese

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