Jul 14 2026
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Ziti Genovese Recipe

Inspired by Pasta Eataliana Trattoria Napoletana
Time3h
Serves6

Ziti pasta in slowly cooked boneless beef ribs and onion sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Beef Ribs

Sauce

Method

Prep Work

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Thinly slice the onions, mince the garlic, and dice the carrots and celery. Set aside.

Cooking the Beef

  1. 2

    Season the Ribs

    Season the boneless beef ribs with salt and black pepper on all sides.

  2. 3

    Sear the Ribs

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned ribs and sear them until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the ribs and set aside.

Making the Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the sliced onions, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 5

    Add Tomato Paste

    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes to caramelize it slightly.

  3. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the seared ribs to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 7

    Slow Cook

    Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds apart.

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 8

    Cook the Ziti

    About 20 minutes before the beef is done, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Final Assembly

  1. 9

    Shred the Beef

    Once the beef is tender, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks.

  2. 10

    Combine Beef and Pasta

    Return the shredded beef to the pot, remove the bay leaves, and stir in cooked ziti pasta and chopped fresh basil. Mix well until everything is combined.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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