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Braising, low and slow on the stovetop

Slow-Braised Beef Ragù with Pappardelle

Prep 20 min Cook 3 hr Total 3 hr 20 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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Finish pasta in the sauce with a little starchy pasta water so the ragù clings to every ribbon.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Heat oven to 325°F. Season and brown beef in a Dutch oven; remove.

  2. 02

    Cook vegetables 10 minutes, add garlic and tomato paste 2 minutes, then wine and reduce by half.

  3. 03

    Add tomatoes, broth, herbs and beef. Cover and braise 2 1/2–3 hours.

  4. 04

    Shred beef in the sauce and reduce on the stove if thin.

  5. 05

    Toss with cooked pappardelle and a splash of pasta water; serve with Parmesan.

Notes & swaps

  • Finish pasta in the sauce with a little starchy pasta water so the ragù clings to every ribbon.