Cavatelli With Meat Sauce Recipe
Make Cavatelli With Meat Sauce Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook Cavatelli
Add 2 cups of cavatelli pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the cavatelli in a colander and set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 4
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup of chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Cook Ground Beef
Add 1 lb of ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in 28 oz of canned crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of dried basil, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper. If using, add 1 cup of red wine. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained cavatelli pasta to the meat sauce, tossing until the pasta is well coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 9
Serve
Serve hot, topped with 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
