Neapolitan Onion And Beef Ragu - {La Genovese}

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 oz	42g	Pancetta
1 oz	28g	Salami
1 oz	28g	Prosciutto
1/4 cup	59ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Top round of beef - tied at regular
		Intervals with butcher's twine
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
5		Spanish onions - thinly sliced (large)
3		Carrots - coarsely chopped (medium)
2		Celery ribs - coarsely chopped
1		Tomatoes - (16 oz) - crushed, and
		Their juices
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1 1/4 cups	296ml	Dry white wine
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Mezzani

Recipe Instructions

Mince the pancetta, salami and prosciutto together to form a paste. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil and add the pork paste. Cook over medium heat to soften but not color. Add the beef and brown well on all sides so that a deep brown crust is formed. Remove the beef and set aside.

To the same pan, add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook 1 to 2 minutes, to soften but not brown. Add the tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and wine and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen browned bits.

Return the beef to the pot, cover the pot tightly and cook over low heat for 2 1/2 hours or until the meat is fork-tender. Remove the meat from the pan and allow to rest 15 minutes before serving.

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook the mezzani according to package directions, until tender yet al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the meat sauce. Toss over high heat 1 minute to coat the pasta. Serve the pasta first, then the meat.

This recipe yields 8 pasta servings, 8 meat servings.

Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-2A06) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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