INGREDIENTS
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2 (2 1/4 to 2 1/2-lb) racks baby back ribs, trimmed and rack cut into fourths
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2 teaspoons ground fennel
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Kosher salt
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Pepper
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 large fennel bulb, stalks discarded bulb, halved, cored and finely chopped
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2 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
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1/4 cup minced fresh sage
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1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
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1 cup dry red wine, PLUS
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2 tablespoons dry red wine
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1 (28-oz) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and coarsely crushed
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 head garlic, outer papery skins removed and top fourth of head cut off and discarded
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1 pound pappardelle or tagliatelle
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Grated Parmesan cheese