Creamy Pasta Minced Meat Tomato (Printer-Friendly)
Rich creamy pasta paired with savory minced meat and tomato sauce for a comforting, hearty meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta and Sauce
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10.5 ounces dried penne or fusilli pasta
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14 ounces minced beef or pork
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14 ounces tomato sauce
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3/4 cup heavy cream (30% fat)
→ Aromatics and Flavor
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon Italian herbs (such as oregano or basil)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Finishing Touch
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1.75 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated
# Steps to Make This:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
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Add minced meat to the skillet. Stir frequently, breaking up any lumps, and cook until meat is browned throughout.
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Pour in the tomato sauce and sprinkle over the Italian herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and cook gently for 2–3 minutes until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat evenly with the creamy meat sauce.
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Divide the creamy pasta among serving plates and top each portion with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
# Additional Notes:
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For a lighter variation, replace heavy cream with plain Greek yogurt. Adjust seasoning after adding cream, as reduced dairy fat may require more salt.