Instant Pot Short Rib Ragu with Bouncy Pappardelle
Instant Pot Short Rib Ragu with Bouncy Pappardelle is a comforting Italian masterpiece that combines tender, slow-cooked short ribs in a rich, savory sauce, served over wide, chewy pappardelle pasta. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings, offering deep flavors and satisfying textures. With the Instant Pot, you can create this culinary delight in no time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs short ribs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz bouncy pappardelle pasta
Instructions
- Sear the short ribs: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and sear short ribs on all sides until browned (about 3 minutes per side).
- Sauté aromatics: Remove short ribs. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Stir in carrots.
- Deglaze: Pour in red wine while scraping any bits from the pot's bottom. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Build sauce: Stir in tomato paste and balsamic vinegar. Return short ribs to the pot; season with salt and pepper.
- Pressure cook: Close lid and set on high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Cook pappardelle: Boil salted water and cook pappardelle according to package directions until al dente (about 5 minutes).
- Serve: Release steam from Instant Pot, shred short ribs with forks, and mix with pasta before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg