Name: AROMATIC GREEK BEEF RAGU PASTA
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 500 g ground beef; 1 medium onion (120 g, finely chopped); 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 small carrot (80 g, finely chopped); 40 g tomato paste; 400 g grated tomato or crushed tomatoes; 100 ml beef or vegetable stock; 2 bay leaves; 2 –3 allspice berries; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp cinnamon; Salt & black pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil; 400 g spaghetti; 3 L water; 1 tbsp salt

AROMATIC GREEK BEEF RAGU PASTA

A classic Greek family-style pasta with rich tomato beef ragu, warm spices, herbs and olive oil. Comforting, aromatic and deeply satisfying. The ultimate everyday dish.

TIME: 45 MINUTES

DIFFICULTY: EASY

SERVINGS: 4

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

Calories

580

Fats

22 g

Saturates

6 g

Carbs

70 g

Sugars

8 g

Protein

30 g

Fibre

5 g

Salt

1.7 g

Nutrition values are estimated per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients used.

INGREDIENTS

For the Beef Ragu

500 g ground beef
1 medium onion, 120 g, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small carrot, 80 g, finely chopped
40 g tomato paste
400 g grated tomato or crushed tomatoes
100 ml beef or vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
2 –3 allspice berries
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp cinnamon
Salt & black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil

For the Pasta

400 g spaghetti
3 L water
1 tbsp salt

EQUIPMENT

Cast-iron pot or deep pan
Wooden spoon
Large pot for boiling pasta
Colander

METHOD

Heat olive oil and brown the beef over high heat.
Add onion, garlic and carrot; sauté until soft.
Add tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
Deglaze with stock; add bay leaves, allspice, oregano, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
Simmer until most liquids evaporate.
Add grated tomato and simmer for 10 minutes.
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and add to the sauce.
Toss well so the pasta absorbs all flavors.
Serve warm with olive oil and black pepper.