Pasta with Meat Sauce

Pasta with Meat Sauce is a hearty and satisfying dish, combining al dente pasta with a rich, flavorful meat sauce. This Kosher American comfort food is perfect for a cozy dinner for two.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or penne) - 160 grams
• Ground beef (kosher) - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion (finely chopped) - 1 medium
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Carrot (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Celery (finely chopped) - 1 stalk
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Canned crushed tomatoes - 400 grams
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish) - 2 tablespoons
• Parmesan cheese (grated, for serving) - 30 grams

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the meat sauce, tossing to combine well.
7. Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 26 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the ground beef, supporting muscle health.
• Contains vegetables like carrots and celery, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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