Ingredients

• 1 (750 ml) bottle Barolo or other full-bodied red wine

• 4 to 4 1/2 lb beef short ribs, cut into individual 4-inch-long ribs

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 oz sliced pancetta, chopped

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 5 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 3 medium carrots, chopped

• 3 celery ribs, chopped

• 4 (4-6 inch) thyme sprigs

• 2 (6-8 inch) rosemary sprigs

• 1 (14-15 oz) can diced tomatoes in juice

• 2 cups water

Special equipment

• 12-inch-wide heavy nonreactive ovenproof pot at least 3 1/2 deep with a tight lid

Accompaniment

• buttered egg pasta tossed with chopped parsley

Preparation

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