Indulge in a comforting meal with this homemade spumetti pasta topped with a hearty meat sauce. The combination of tender pasta strands and savory meat sauce makes this dish a favorite for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spumetti pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Directions
- Cook the spumetti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Toss the cooked spumetti pasta with the meat sauce until well combined.
- Serve the spumetti with meat sauce hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Interesting Facts
Spumetti pasta is a thinner version of spaghetti, perfect for holding onto meat sauces.
Meat sauce is a classic topping for pasta in Italian cuisine, providing a rich and robust flavor.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a salty and savory finish to the dish.