GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Pasta is a staple in nearly everyone's home. Kowalski's is in the KARE Kitchen to share tips for perfect pasta every time.
Check out their "Easy Rigatoni Ragú" recipe below.
EASY RIGATONI RAGÙ
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry red wine
- 1 lb. (approx.) Kowalski's Signature Lightly Smoked Fully Cooked Pulled Beef
- ½ lb. (approx.) Kowalski's Demi-Glace (from the Meat Department)
- ½ cup water
- 28 oz. canned San Marzano whole plum tomatoes, roughly chopped, with their juice
- 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns, to taste
- 1 lb. Kowalski's Signature Rigatoni Dry Pasta
- Freshly grated Kowalski's Signature Parmesan Cheese, for garnish
Process
- In an extra-large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until shallots are softened and garlic is fragrant (2-3 min.).
- Add wine; cook for 2 min.
- Add beef; cook and stir until meat is hot and falling apart (2-3 min.).
- Add demi-glace, water, tomatoes and thyme; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened (about 30 min.).
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- While sauce simmers, cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to pkg. directions (do not overcook).
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer cooked pasta to the sauté pan; stir and simmer until thickened (about 2 min.).
- Garnish with cheese; serve immediately.
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