Jul 14 2026
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Short Rib Pasta Recipe

Inspired by On Swann
Time3h
Serves4

caponata | rice pilaf | lemon butter sauce | baby arugula

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Ingredients

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Short Rib

Lemon Butter Sauce

Garnish

Method

Short Rib Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Ribs

    Rub the beef short ribs with salt and black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sear the Ribs

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs and sear until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the ribs from the pot and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Deglaze the Pot

    Pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release the browned bits. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add Broth and Herbs

    Return the short ribs to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 2-3 hours until the ribs are tender.

Pasta Cooking

  1. 6

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.

  2. 7

    Cook the Pasta

    Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Caponata Preparation

  1. 8

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced eggplant, red bell pepper, zucchini, and onion. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 9

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in capers, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Lemon Butter Sauce Preparation

  1. 10

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, short ribs (with some sauce), and caponata. Toss gently to combine.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Plate the pasta mixture, drizzle with lemon butter sauce, and top with fresh baby arugula. Enjoy!

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