Navy-style macaroni

6 servings

45 minutes

Navy-style pasta is a hearty and simple dish of Russian cuisine that has become a true classic. Its history goes back to when sailors prepared nutritious and quick meals with limited food choices. The main feature of the recipe is the combination of minced meat, aromatic spices, and tender pasta that absorb juices and flavors during stewing. Adding ricotta makes the dish creamier and softer, while Provençal herbs give it a refined taste. It pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables, making it a versatile option for both everyday dinners and cozy family lunches.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 392.2
• Proteins: 17.3g
• Fats: 23.5g
• Carbohydrates: 27.9g

Ingredients

• Gomiti Pasta (Horns): 200 g
• Ground meat: 400 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Spices for meat: 1 tsp
• Ricotta cheese: 3 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 70 ml
• Ground dried garlic: 1 tsp
• Provencal herbs: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the products.

2. Peel the onion and cut it in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

3. Then cut lengthwise and crosswise to make small pieces.

4. Pour vegetable oil into the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 70 ml

5. Fry the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

6. Add minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 400 g

7. Mix everything.

8. Add spices for the meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spices for meat: 1 teaspoon

9. Add Provençal herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Provencal herbs: 1 teaspoon

10. Add dried garlic and let it cook.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon

11. While the minced meat is cooking, put water to boil and add some spices for the meat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Spices for meat: 1 teaspoon

12. Add the pasta to the boiling water.

    Required ingredients:

    • Gomiti Pasta (Horns): 200 g

13. Drain the cooked pasta in a colander.

14. While the pasta was cooking, the filling was also ready, add ricotta to it.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ricotta cheese: 3 tablespoons

15. Mix and fry everything together for a few minutes.

16. Next, add the cooked pasta to the minced meat.

17. Mix everything and let it sit together for a while.

18. Serve at the table, portioned with a vegetable garnish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt: 1 teaspoon