Italian Pasta Recipes - Pasta with Meat Sauce (Pasta con Salsa di Manzo) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 15 ml/1 tbsp oil

• 225 g/8 oz/2 cups lean minced (ground) beef

• 600 ml/2 1/2 cups beef stock

• 400 g/14 oz/1 large can chopped tomatoes

• 15 ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 275 g/10 oz pasta shells

• Grated cheese (optional), to serve

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Method:

1. Fry (sauté) the onions and garlic in the oil until translucent but not brown. Add the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring.

2. Blend in the remaining ingredients and wok uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes and season to taste. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta for 10-12 minutes.

4. Drain and pour into a hot serving dish. Pour over the beef sauce and serve immediately with grated cheese, if liked.