Pasta with stew
4 servings
40 minutes
Pasta with stew is a simple yet hearty dish from Soviet cuisine, where affordable and nutritious ingredients were highly valued. Tender pasta infused with the aroma of fried beef stew, juicy onions, and garlic creates a rich flavor with a slight tang from tomato paste and pickles. The finishing touch is grated cheese that adds creaminess and extra richness to the dish. This versatile meal is suitable for a quick dinner or camping conditions, remaining popular across generations.
1
Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain the water.
- Pasta: 250 g
2
Fry the canned meat for 5 minutes.
- Canned stewed beef: 1 jar
3
Add finely chopped onion and garlic, sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 3 cloves
4
Add tomato paste, chopped cucumbers, and spices. Fry for another 5 minutes.
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Pickled cucumbers: 3 pieces
- Condiments and seasonings: to taste
5
Add our sauté to the pot with pasta, mix, and cook on low heat for another 5-7 minutes, covered.
- Pasta: 250 g
- Canned stewed beef: 1 jar
6
Serve on plates and sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Grated cheese: 200 g