Spicy Meat Sauce Pasta

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Spicy Meat Sauce Pasta

Spicy Meat Sauce Pasta is the perfect quick Italian dinner packed with rich flavor from ground beef, hot sauce, and Italian herbs. You guys asked for a quick and spicy dinner, so here it is! With ground beef, onion, and a kick of hot sauce, this pasta dish will transform your weeknight meals into something special.

25 minutes4 servingsEasy
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The Recipe

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil your pasta in heavily salted water and preserve some of the pasta water for later.

  2. 2

    Once the pasta is cooked, strain it and set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pot, sauté diced onions in olive oil until softened.

  4. 4

    Add in ground beef and season with spices as listed on the screen. Break up the meat very finely.

  5. 5

    Add a few spoonfuls of tomato paste and sauté together for a few minutes.

  6. 6

    Add hot sauce if desired.

  7. 7

    Add the preserved pasta water or substitute with water or chicken broth. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes.

  8. 8

    Add in the cooked pasta and mix well.

  9. 9

    Top with garlic and herb borscht and cheese, or any cheese of your choice, and your favorite Italian herb.

Helpful Notes

  • If you forget to preserve pasta water, substitute with water or chicken broth.