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Pasta al Pomodoro con Carne Recipe

Italian · Main course · 40 min total

A hearty Italian pasta dish featuring a rich tomato sauce with ground beef, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) spaghetti or other long pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
• 1 can (28 oz / 800g) crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, use a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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