SLOW-BRAISED BEEF AND CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

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This deeply flavored sauce has a special beefiness that only a brisket can bring. Despite being such a slowly cooked dish, the fragrant cherry tomatoes give the sauce a surprisingly bright, fresh flavor and glow.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ pounds beef brisket, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 quart chicken stock
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
1 pint cherry tomatoes
5 cloves garlic
3 ½ cups tomato sauce
¼ cup heavy cream
2 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound penne pasta
½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add beef brisket and salt. Cook and stir until browned.
  • Add chicken stock, bay leaf and rosemary. Bring to a simmer, turn to low.
  • Place cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and oil in a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Add puree to the pot. Add tomato paste. Stir to combine. Return to simmer. Cook on low for 2 1/2 hours with the lid on. Uncover and cook for another hour, simmering on low.
  • Add tomato sauce and cream. Stir to combine. Simmer until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Mix pasta with sauce and serve topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1348.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

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