Beef / Pork

Hearty Ribs with Rigatoni is for Dinner.

Hearty Ribs with Rigatoni takes several minutes to prepare.

Hearty Ribs with Rigatoni takes 540 minutes to cook.

Hearty Ribs with Rigatoni makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Hearty Ribs with Rigatoni are:

1 tbsp olive oil
3 lbs country style pork spareribs cut into individual ribs
2 onions, finely chopped
1 head garlic peeled and finely chopped
1 tbsp cracked black peppercorns
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp nutmeg
10 whole cloves
1 can (28 oz/796mL) tomatoes including juice, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1lb rigatoni, cooked and drained
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Hearty Ribs with Rigatoni:

1. In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add ribs, in batches and brown on both sides. Transfer to slow cooker. Drain off all but 1 tbsp fat.2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions to pan and cook stirring until softened. Add garlic, thyme, nutmeg and cloves and cook stirring for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and wine. Bring to a boil and cook stirring until liquid is reduced by one third about 5 minutes, depending upon the size of your pan.3. Pour mixture into slow cooker and stir well. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. 4. Discard whole cloves. Add cream, if using and stir to combine. Place cooked pasta in a large, deep platter and spoon ribs and sauce over all. Garnish liberally with parsley and pass the parmesan in a small bowl.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANGELKITTEN1972.

The nutritional information for Hearty Ribs with Rigatoni is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 753.1

• Total Fat: 44.8 g
• Cholesterol: 164.3 mg
• Sodium: 308.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
• Protein: 39.8 g