Pasta with meat and tomato sauce in a shallow bowl.

Pasta with Meat & Tomato Sauce

Name: Pasta with Meat & Tomato Sauce
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g Pasta, dry; 300 g Ground meat; 100 g Carrot, very finely grated; 2 piece Garlic, cloves; 40 ml Cooking oil; 200 ml Milk; 150 ml Pasta cooking water; 350–400 g Canned tomatoes; Oregano, to taste; Basil, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Salt, to taste

An easy, comforting pasta with a rich homemade meat and tomato sauce — perfect for a satisfying family dinner.

Serves 4

Ingredients

400 gPasta, dry
300 gGround meat
100 gCarrot, very finely grated
2 pieceGarlic, cloves
40 mlCooking oil
200 mlMilk
150 mlPasta cooking water
350–400 gCanned tomatoes
Oregano, to taste
Basil, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste

Equipment

Pot
Grater
Frying pan

Method

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Before draining, reserve approximately 150 ml of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta.
Heat the cooking oil. Add the very finely grated carrot and garlic and sauté.
Add the ground meat and cook. Season with oregano, basil, black pepper and salt to taste.
Add approximately 200 ml warm milk and bring to a boil.
Add the reserved pasta cooking water.
Add the canned chopped/crushed tomatoes. Add a little additional water only if needed.
Continue cooking the sauce with the seasonings until ready.
Keep the cooked pasta and meat sauce separate for storage.

Recipe note: Cooking times and results may vary depending on ingredients, equipment and preparation. Always follow appropriate food-safety practices.