ONE-POT PASTA WITH MEAT SAUCE: MACARONIA ME KIMA
Yield:
6-8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 small onions, finely chopped
- 4-6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1-pound uncooked pasta
- 5 cups water
- grated parmesan or kefalotiri
Instructions
- Place the chopped onion and garlic cloves along with the olive oil in a pot and cook over medium heat until soft and golden. About 15 minutes.
- Add the ground beef along with salt, pepper, cinnamon, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Break up the meat and cook over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes or until browned.
- Add the canned tomatoes. Rinse out the can with some water and add to the pot.
- Cover the pot and cook over high heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the sauce tastes acidic add 1 teaspoon of sugar or honey.
- Add the pasta, 2 teaspoons salt, and 5 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cover the pot with the lid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al-dente. Taste and add some more salt and pepper if needed.
- Add the parsley and stir.
- Serve immediately.
- To reheat the following day, add ½ cup of water and warm through over medium-low heat.
- Top with grated cheese and Enjoy!
This recipe is delicious and and easy to make. I used lamb instead of beef. Great week night meal!
This dish is absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Awesome easy dish for a quick weeknight meal. I did make one change, I didn’t have any pasta other than spaghetti, I used it and it was absolutely perfect!
Perastika’ to your Mama’, Dimitra!
Thank you!