Spicy Brisket Ragu Pasta Bake
Spicy Brisket Ragu Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the Brisket Ragu
- 2 cups smoked brisket, shredded or diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, medium, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 can
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional, to balance acidity
For the Pasta and Topping
- 8 ounces pasta, such as penne, ziti, or cavatappi
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 1-2 minutes less than fully cooked). Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic, chipotle in adobo sauce, dried oregano, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Stir in the shredded smoked brisket, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, salt, pepper, and optional sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Remove the ragu from the heat. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the brisket ragu and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Transfer the pasta and ragu mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the ragu is heated through. For a golden-brown top, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Brisket Ragu Pasta Bake
For the Brisket Ragu
- 2 cups smoked brisket, shredded or diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, medium, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 can
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional, to balance acidity
For the Pasta and Topping
- 8 ounces pasta, such as penne, ziti, or cavatappi
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 1-2 minutes less than fully cooked). Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the minced garlic, chipotle in adobo sauce, dried oregano, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Stir in the shredded smoked brisket, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, salt, pepper, and optional sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Remove the ragu from the heat. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the brisket ragu and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Transfer the pasta and ragu mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the ragu is heated through. For a golden-brown top, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min