One pan, big flavor and almost no washing up: this spicy minced meat pasta cooks right in its own rich tomato sauce until every strand is coated and delicious. It is a fast, fiery weeknight winner the whole family will ask for again. If you love easy pasta dinners, try the Pasta in Creamy Tomato and Spinach Sauce and the Chicken Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing next.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) ground meat
- 1 onion, chopped
- 180 g (6 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 350-400 ml (1 1/2 cups) water
- 250 g (9 oz) dry pasta
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cheese, grated
- Fresh herbs
- Hot sauce (e.g. sriracha)
- Salt, sugar, paprika, basil, oregano
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in a drop of oil until soft. Add the ground meat and spices; cook until half-done.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and water to make a meaty sauce; nestle in the dry pasta so it is fully covered. Taste and adjust — add hot sauce and don’t skip the sugar, tomatoes are acidic.
- Cover and cook 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and herbs; rest 2 minutes.
Tips
- Stir once or twice while the pasta cooks so it does not stick together.
- Add the hot sauce a little at a time so the heat suits your taste. For more one-pan pasta ideas, visit Serious Eats.
- Let the pasta rest before serving so the sauce thickens and clings to every piece.
Nutrition: Per 100 g: 219 kcal, protein 10 g, fat 8 g, carbs 15 g.