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Spaghetti with Rich Meat Sauce and Spiced Tomato Base Recipe

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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

A classic Italian-American spaghetti with rich meat sauce combining ground pork and veal, simmered in a seasoned tomato sauce, and served topped with flavorful Mizithra cheese for an authentic and satisfying pasta dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 500 grams spaghetti
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for pasta water)

Meat Sauce

  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 3/4 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ lbs ground pork and ground veal mixture (about 3 cups total)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (heaping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 whole cloves (optional)
  • Grated Mizithra cheese, optional (or a combo of parmesan and romano cheese)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil: Heat the olive oil in a medium to large sized saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and very slightly caramelized.
  2. Add ingredients: Add the tomato sauce, ground meat mixture, 1 tablespoon salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and cloves if using to the pot. Stir everything well to combine.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer: Lower the heat to low-medium and cook the sauce uncovered for approximately 45 minutes. Stir regularly to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  4. Boil pasta: When the sauce is nearly ready, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
  5. Serve meat sauce: Drain the cooked spaghetti thoroughly and plate it. Spoon the meat sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with grated Mizithra cheese or a Parmesan-Romano blend if desired.
  6. Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your classic spaghetti with rich meat sauce.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, allow the sauce to simmer gently and stir often to avoid burning.
  • Using a mix of ground pork and veal provides a balanced, tender meat sauce, but you can adjust according to preference.
  • Mizithra cheese is traditional and adds a unique flavor, but Parmesan and Romano cheeses make a great alternative.
  • Cook spaghetti just until al dente to avoid mushy pasta when combined with the sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

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