Pasta with Meat 🍝🍝

Pasta with Meat 🍝🍝 

Imagine a steaming plate of noodles smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce, with succulent chunks of meat that melt in your mouth. Let's prepare a delicious pasta with meat that is easy to make and will impress everyone who tastes it.

Ingredients

For the pasta:

250 g pasta (spaghetti, penne, fusilli or your choice)

Water to cook the pasta

Salt to taste

For the meat sauce:

300 g ground beef (rump, chuck or your preference)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 red or green bell pepper, chopped (optional)

2 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can of peeled tomatoes)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon sugar (to balance the acidity of the tomatoes)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

Salt and black pepper to taste

Olive oil for sautéing

Grated Parmesan cheese to serve (optional)

Fresh basil leaves to garnish (optional)

Preparation

Prepare the pasta: In a large pot, boil plenty of water with a little salt. When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, keeping some of the cooking water.

Prepare the meat sauce: While the pasta is cooking, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute, being careful not to burn it.

Add the meat: Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking up any large pieces with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the vegetables: If using bell peppers, add them now and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to break down.

Finish the sauce: Add the tomato paste and mix well. Add the water and sugar, stirring to combine. Season with dried oregano and basil. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, until thickened and the flavors intensify. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta cooking water.

Toss the pasta with the sauce: Stir the cooked pasta directly into the sauce pan, tossing well so that the pasta absorbs the flavor of the sauce. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.

Serve: Serve the pasta hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese and garnished with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Tips

Ground meat: You can use ground chicken, pork, or a combination of meats to vary the flavor.

Additional: For a special touch, add sliced ​​mushrooms or black olives to the sauce.

Leftovers: This dish tastes even better the next day, so make the most of the leftovers!

Now all you have to do is enjoy your delicious pasta with meat! Enjoy!