Jul 13 2026
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Cavatelli Pasta Recipe

Inspired by One if by Land, Two if by Sea
Time3h
Serves4

Morels, Shredded Braised Short Ribs, Wild Mushrooms, Manchego, Black Truffle

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Braised Short Ribs

Wild Mushroom Sauce

Garnish

Method

Braised Short Ribs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Short Ribs

    Season short ribs with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs until browned on all sides, then remove from pot.

  2. 2

    Build the Braise

    In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and garlic. Sauté until softened. Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, and seared short ribs. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours until tender.

Wild Mushroom Sauce

  1. 3

    Rehydrate Morels

    Soak dried morels in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain and chop.

  2. 4

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots until translucent. Add chopped wild mushrooms and morels. Cook until mushrooms are tender. Pour in white wine, simmer until reduced by half. Add cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until thickened.

Pasta

  1. 5

    Cook the Cavatelli

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cavatelli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine and Serve

    In a large bowl, mix cavatelli with wild mushroom sauce and shredded braised short ribs. Top with grated Manchego cheese and shaved black truffle before serving.

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