Meat Sauce Italiano #PastaWorld

There is nothing subtle about this sauce. It’s all about the umami (deep, savory flavors). The only way to make it more intense would be to add hot sauce or hot peppers. Spicy Italian sausage would be pretty great, too.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1⁄2 pound prosciutto, finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
16 ounces pasta spirals
1 teaspoon dried basil
11⁄4 pounds lean ground beef
28-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juices
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Yield: 6 Servings

Procedures:

Total: 30 min (Quick)

• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the olive oil, garlic, onion, paprika, basil, and oregano. Sauté until the onion is tender and the seasonings are fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Add the ground beef and prosciutto. Sauté, breaking up any clumps of beef, until the beef is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and vinegar, then simmer on low.
• Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and return it to the pot.
• Stir the Parmesan into the sauce, then season with salt and pepper. Serve the pasta topped with the sauce and additional Parmesan.