What You’ll Need
- 1 pound of tripe, cleaned and boiled
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 cup of tomato sauce
- 1 cup of beef broth
- 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Start by rinsing the boiled tripe under cold water to remove any residual cooking liquid. Then, using a sharp knife, cut the tripe into small bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
4. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the tripe to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Pour in the tomato sauce and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together and bring it to a gentle simmer.
6. Cover the skillet and let the tripe simmer over low heat for about 2 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the tripe to become tender.
7. After 2 hours, remove the lid and sprinkle the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the tripe. Stir gently to incorporate the cheese into the sauce.
8. Continue cooking the tripe uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
9. Serve the Trippa alla Parmigiana hot with crusty bread or over a bed of polenta. Sprinkle some extra grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top if desired.
Trippa alla Parmigiana is a labor of love that rewards you with a rich and flavorful Italian dish. The combination of tender tripe, savory tomato sauce, and the sharpness of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is simply irresistible. Give this traditional Italian recipe a try and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills!