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The Ultimate Ground Beef Pasta

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A hearty, flavorful pasta dish featuring ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and a hint of red wine, perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Olive oil
  • 1 shallot (grated)
  • 1 carrot (finely chopped)
  • 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 glass red wine (about ¾ cup)
  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • A few sprigs of fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
  • Salt to taste
  • Pappardelle or rigatoni (cooked al dente)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Wait for it to shimmer before adding the shallot.
  2. Sauté the grated shallot, finely chopped carrot, and celery stalk for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  4. Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula and cooking until browned—about 5-6 minutes.
  5. Introduce the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
  6. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan and simmering for about 3-4 minutes until reduced.
  7. Add the marinara sauce and chicken stock, followed by bay leaves and thyme. Stir together and let it bubble.
  8. Simmer the sauce for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, and adjust salt to taste.
  9. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  10. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with lentils or mushrooms and use vegetable stock.

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Keywords: pasta, ground beef, Italian, comfort food, family recipe

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