RecipesSpaghetti with minced meat
The recipe for spaghetti with minced meat first appeared in the 1970s and was the Czech response to the Italian recipe for Bolognese spaghetti. At that time, the ingredients for the latter were not available in socialist Czechoslovakia; the food situation did not allow for authentic world recipes, so spaghetti was adapted by Czech housewives. This recipe for spaghetti with minced meat is much simpler, quicker, and cheaper than its Bolognese counterpart. Spaghetti with minced meat used to be disgracefully made with ketchup and hard Edam cheese. Please forget about that. This recipe for spaghetti with minced meat uses tomato paste and canned chopped tomatoes. Instead of Edam, it's better to use the more flavorful and more suitable Parmesan for spaghetti. You will create a great and tasty meal from ordinary ingredients that even children will enjoy. The recipe for spaghetti with minced meat is right here.
Ingredients (what you need)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 piece onion
300 g ground meat (poultry or a mix of pork and beef)
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
400 g chopped tomatoes (1 can)
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
500 g spaghetti
60 g grated cheese (parmesan or Grana Padano)
Recipe steps
In a deep pan with a lid, sauté the finely chopped onion until golden brown.
Add the ground meat to the pan and sauté it quickly, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. After about 5 minutes, add the finely chopped garlic and sugar. Cook for one minute, then add the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
Now add the canned diced tomatoes to the pan. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
During the 15 minutes that the meat is simmering with the sauce, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with cheese.
Additional information about the recipe Spaghetti with minced meat
Spaghetti with ground meat is a favorite dish in many cuisines around the world. Its Italian origin is reflected in the use of quality pasta and a rich meat sauce. Ground meat, often beef or a mixture of pork and beef, is slowly cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs like basil and oregano. The dish is usually seasoned with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley to enhance the flavors. Spaghetti with ground meat is not only tasty but also hearty and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for family meals and parties with friends.
Tomas Rohlena
Tomas Rohlena is a versatile personality with a broad perspective. He is a great fan of food and occasional cooking. He is also interested in gourmet experiences in restaurants. Every Sunday, his family looks forward to his regular lunch that he prepares for them.
