Pasta with meat sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Pasta with meat sauce is a classic of Italian cuisine that combines simplicity and rich flavor. Its roots go back centuries when pasta began to be served with meat additions for hearty meals. Tender minced meat infused with the aromas of thyme, garlic, and oregano complements perfectly cooked penne pasta, creating a harmony of textures. The dish has a rich taste with spicy notes of Mediterranean herbs and is perfect for both family dinners and cozy evenings with a glass of red wine. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for beginner cooks, while its versatility allows pairing with various types of pasta and sauces.
1
Finely chop the onion and sauté in olive oil with thyme and garlic until translucent. Add oregano at the end.
- Onion: 1 head
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Fresh thyme: 3 sprigs
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Oregano: 1 teaspoon
2
Cut the meat into large pieces and pass it through a meat grinder with a medium grate. Place it in a pan with onions and fry until cooked, breaking up lumps with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
- Beef: 450 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Boil the pasta in a large amount of water according to the instructions on the package. Drain the water, add the pasta to the pan with meat, mix, and serve.
- Penne pasta: 400 g