Rosticciana: Tuscan-Style Grilled Ribs
Tuscan-style ribs are grilled quickly until deeply browned, then finished with a bright lemon-garlic citronette. Fennel, rosemary, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder build a fragrant, gently spicy crust, while the lemon and olive oil dressing cuts through the ribs’ pleasantly chewy richness. Serve them for a summer cookout or a rustic Italian-inspired dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rosticciana: Tuscan-Style Grilled Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Crush the fennel seeds in a mortar until coarsely ground. Add the rosemary and crush for a few seconds, until the rosemary is bruised and fragrant. Stir in the salt, black pepper, red pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2
Cut the ribs apart by slicing between each bone with a sharp knife. Press the ribs back together, sprinkle some of the rub mixture on the bone side, and rub it in firmly. Sprinkle the remaining rub on the meat side and press it in firmly.
- 3
Stack half the ribs on top of the other half and place them in a resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out the air, seal the bag tightly, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 and up to 18 hours.
- 4
Before grilling, make the lemon garlic dressing. Crush the garlic and salt in a mortar, then stir or whisk in the rosemary, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- 5
Prepare a charcoal grill for medium-high heat. Grill the ribs, turning them every 3 to 4 minutes to grill all sides, for about 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat and touching the bone should read 180 to 185 degrees F (82 to 85 degrees C). Let the ribs rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- 6
Drizzle the lemon garlic dressing over the ribs to serve. The meat should not be falling off the bone, but it should come off relatively cleanly when bitten. Serve with any remaining dressing and fresh lemon wedges on the side.
- Calories 1457.63 kcal High 73%
- Protein 89.71 g Good Source 179%
- Carbohydrate 2.1 g 1%
- Total Fat 118.91 g High 152%
- Saturated Fat 46.56 g High 233%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 306.57 mg High 102%
- Sodium 1492.99 mg High 65%
- Dietary Fiber 0.59 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 15.39 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 6.22 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 41.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 11.2 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.46 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Rosticciana: Tuscan Style Grilled Ribs is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Back Ribs, Black Pepper, Fennel Seed, and Fresh Rosemary. Each serving provides about 1457.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rosticciana: Tuscan-Style Grilled Ribs?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Rosticciana: Tuscan-Style Grilled Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Back Ribs, Black Pepper, Fennel Seed, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Rosticciana: Tuscan-Style Grilled Ribs?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Rosticciana: Tuscan-Style Grilled Ribs?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1457.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rosticciana: Tuscan-Style Grilled Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Rosticciana: Tuscan-Style Grilled Ribs healthy?
- Rosticciana: Tuscan-Style Grilled Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 1457.63 calories and 89.71 g of protein, or 179% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1492.99 mg (65% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 46.56 g (233% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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