Jul 14 2026
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Mafalda Con Manzo Brasato Recipe

Inspired by Ristorante Di Sopra
Time6h 30m
Serves6

Braised beef that has been simmering for six hours, tomato sauce and parmigiana cheese

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Ingredients

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Beef Preparation

Tomato Sauce

Pasta

Serving

Method

Beef Preparation

  1. 1

    Sear the Beef

    Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

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

  3. 3

    Deglaze with Wine

    Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Broth and Spices

    Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 5

    Braise the Beef

    Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Tomato Sauce

  1. 6

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a separate saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 7

    Combine Sauce with Beef

    Once the beef is done braising, remove it from the pot and shred it. Stir the shredded beef into the tomato sauce, and let it simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.

Pasta

  1. 8

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the mafalda pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Serving

  1. 9

    Combine Everything

    In a large serving bowl, mix the cooked mafalda pasta with the braised beef and tomato sauce until well combined.

  2. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

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