Ingredients
Scale
Here’s a list of what you’ll need to create this heartwarming dish. Feel free to substitute as needed, just like my mum always encouraged when ingredients were scarce or creativity struck.
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups cooked pasta of choice (I recommend penne or fusilli)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until translucent. This step always brings me back to those early mornings in the kitchen, whispering to myself as I perfected my chopping skills.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn but releases a fragrant aroma.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon — my favorite kitchen tool — until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Pour in the beef broth, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for another 15 minutes. This allows the sauce to thicken and the spices to infuse deeply.
- Add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes, just until they’re heated through.
- Finally, stir in the cooked pasta, ensuring every piece is coated with that luscious sauce.
- Serve with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and if you’re like me, a touch more cinnamon for good measure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
