Creamy Ground Beef Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 450 grams minced beef
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 1 pinch chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 720 ml beef stock
• 480 ml passata
• 240 ml heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 250 grams thin spaghetti
• fresh parsley for garnish
• grated parmesan for serving

Method

1. Warm a large pot over medium heat and melt the butter.
2. Add the finely diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the minced beef and break it into lumps with a spatula, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned.
5. Season the meat with salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, chili flakes, and smoked paprika.
6. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
7. Pour in the beef stock, passata, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce, then stir well.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 1 minute over medium-low heat.
9. Add the spaghetti, stir everything together, and bring to a gentle boil.
10. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente.
11. Serve garnished with fresh parsley and grated parmesan.