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.
1
Prepare the products.
2
Peel the onion and cut it in half.
- Onion: 1 head
3
Then cut lengthwise and crosswise to make small pieces.
4
Pour vegetable oil into the pan.
- Vegetable oil: 70 ml
5
Fry the onion.
- Onion: 1 head
6
Add minced meat.
- Mince: 400 g
7
Mix everything.
8
Add spices for the meat.
- Meat spice blend: 1 teaspoon
9
Add Provençal herbs.
- Herbes de Provence: 1 teaspoon
10
Add dried garlic and let it cook.
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
11
While the minced meat is cooking, put water to boil and add some spices for the meat.
- Meat spice blend: 1 teaspoon
12
Add the pasta to the boiling water.
- Elbow macaroni (gomiti): 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.
- 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.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon