Ingredients
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- 6 country style ribs
Seasonings:
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne
For the Sauce:
- 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
- 4 - 5 cloves of garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 2 - 3 tbs. olive oil
- Handful of fresh basil
- 1 lb. of your favorite pasta - cooked in well salted water
- Fresh Romano or Parmesan cheese for grating
Instructions
For the ribs:
- In a small bowl, combine all spices for the seasonings. Sprinkle half of the seasoning mixture on one side.
- Place the seasoned side on the pan and allow the ribs to become slightly charred and crispy.
- Turn the ribs over and sprinkle the other half of the seasoning mixture on the ribs and again let freshly seasoned side of the ribs become slightly charred and crispy.
For the sauce:
- Place the sliced onion and garlic in the pan with the ribs and let sauté for a few minutes with the ribs.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar, seasonings, fresh basil and olive oil.
- Allow the sauce to simmer on a gentle heat with the pan loosely covered.
- Allow the sauce to cook for at least two hours or more on a gentle heat.
- The ribs will be tender.
- Cook the pasta as directed.
- Add two or three tablespoons of the salted pasta water to the sauce.
- Place the ribs in a bowl and add the cooked pasta to the sauce, drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil, a few dashes of red pepper flakes, fresh grated cheese and toss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
