Italian Short Rib Gnocchi
This Italian Short Rib Gnocchi is one comforting, rich dish that puts tender, slow-braised short ribs and soft, pillowy gnocchi together. The meat falls apart in flavorful tomato and red wine sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or heavy pot for braising
- Skillet for reheating or searing
- Tongs for handling ribs
- Mixing bowls
- Forks for shredding the meat
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lb gnocchi store-bought or homemade
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth optional, for extra sauce
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Season short ribs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear ribs on all sides until browned, then remove from the pot.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, and carrots until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the red wine to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, rosemary, and thyme. Return the short ribs to the pot and cover with the sauce.
- Cover the pot and place it in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C). Braise for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
- Remove ribs from the pot, discard the bones, and shred the meat. Return shredded meat to the sauce.
- While the ribs are braising, cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions or make it fresh.
- Toss the cooked gnocchi with the short rib sauce.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprig of rosemary.
Notes
- For an even richer sauce, add a cup of beef broth while braising the ribs.
- Homemade gnocchi makes this dish extra special, but store-bought works great for a quicker option.
- Italian Short Rib Gnocchi can be made ahead of time—just store the sauce and gnocchi separately, and reheat as needed.
- For a gluten-free option, swap out the gnocchi for gluten-free pasta.