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Recipe for Shell Pasta with Meat Sauce

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Recipe for Shell Pasta with Meat Sauce

 

 

Here’s a recipe to make a similar dish:

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz/400g) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 oz/170g) tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth or red wine (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Pasta:

  • 12 oz (340g) shell pasta or other pasta of your choice
  • Salt for the pasta water

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Meat Sauce:
    • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
    • Add the ground beef (or meat mixture) to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
    • Drain any excess fat from the pan if necessary.
    • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
    • Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth or wine (if using), oregano, basil, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
    • Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Cook the Pasta:
    • While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Add the shell pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
    • Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
  3. Combine and Serve:
    • Add the cooked pasta to the meat sauce and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
    • Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

This dish is comforting, full of flavor, and perfect for a family dinner. The sauce can also be made in advance and reheated, allowing the flavors to deepen even further. Enjoy!

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