Italian Pasta Recipes - Pescara Pasta (Pasta di Pescara) Recipe

Ingredients                      

• 25 g/2 tbsp unsalted (sweet) butter

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 450 g/1lb/4 cups minced (ground) beef

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 50 ml/3 1/2 tbsp red wine

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

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 350 g/12 oz spaghetti

• 15 ml/1 tbsp olive oil

• 75 g/3 oz/3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Method:

1. Fry (sauté) the onions in the butter until they are translucent. Add the meat and season with the salt and pepper.

2. Blend in the red wine and tomatoes. Stir in the crushed garlic. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring regularly.

3. Place a large pan of hot water over a high heat and when boiling add the spaghetti and a large pinch of salt. Boil for 6 minutes.

4. Drain the spaghetti, return to the saucepan and add the oil. Toss the spaghetti in this, season with salt and pepper and add the grated cheese and meat sauce.

5. Cook together for 4-5 minutes, stirring and serve immediately.