Sicilian Beef Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef short ribs, cut into 4x2x2-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup diced onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 (14-14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup grape juice
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley (optional)

Pasta

• 1 (12 ounce) package extra-wide egg noodles

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Directions

1. 1

   Heat stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown beef short ribs, in batches if necessary, on all sides. Pour off drippings. Season beef with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Return beef to stockpot. Add onion and garlic. Combine broth, juice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce in medium bowl. Pour over beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, prepare Pasta. Cook noodles in boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt according to package directions; drain. Return noodles to pan; stir in tomatoes and thyme. Cover; keep warm over low heat.

4. 4

   Remove beef; discard any loose bones. Skim fat from cooking liquid; stir in thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-high. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce is reduced and thickened.

5. 5

   Place noodle mixture on serving platter; top with beef. Spoon sauce over beef and noodles. Garnish with parsley, if desired.