– 8 oz (225g) pasta (such as spaghetti or penne) – 1 lb (450g) ground meat (beef, pork, or a combination) – 1 small onion, finely chopped – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes – 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste – 1 teaspoon dried oregano – 1 teaspoon dried basil – Salt and pepper to taste – Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional) – Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. **Cook the Pasta:** – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. **Brown the Meat:** – In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium-high heat until browned. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat, if needed.
3. **Saute Onions and Garlic:** – Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until it becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
4. **Add Tomatoes and Seasonings:** – Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. **Combine Pasta and Meat Sauce:** – Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the meat sauce. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
6. **Serve:** – Divide the pasta and meat sauce onto plates. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
7. **Enjoy:** – Serve hot and savor your delicious pasta with meat sauce!
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**Ingredients:**
– 8 oz (225g) pasta (such as spaghetti or penne)
– 1 lb (450g) ground meat (beef, pork, or a combination)
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
– 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. **Cook the Pasta:**
– Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. **Brown the Meat:**
– In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium-high heat until browned. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat, if needed.
3. **Saute Onions and Garlic:**
– Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until it becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
4. **Add Tomatoes and Seasonings:**
– Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. **Combine Pasta and Meat Sauce:**
– Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the meat sauce. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
6. **Serve:**
– Divide the pasta and meat sauce onto plates. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
7. **Enjoy:**
– Serve hot and savor your delicious pasta with meat sauce!
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Looks great!
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…..looks like it’s topped with a chicken nugget lol.
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That looks like Tunisian pasta
Wooow yum! 🤤