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Penne Pasta with Creamy Meat Sauce

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Penne or ziti pasta is cooked with a creamy tomato and beef sauce.

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 small carrot, peeled, finely shredded
  • 1 rib celery, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces ground round
  • 1 small clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, divided
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried leaf oregano, crumbled
  • 12 oz penne pasta or ziti
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened. Stir in shredded carrot, chopped celery, and 1/4 cup water; cook until vegetables are tender and liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes longer.

Stir in ground beef and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer.

wine and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste, 1/2 cup of milk, salt, pepper and oregano, reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the milk has been absorbed.

Continue cooking until the sauce is thickened, gradually adding the remaining 1 cup of milk. Cook until all has been absorbed, about 20 minutes longer.

Meanwhile, cook penne pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just tender; drain well. Transfer sauce to a large serving bowl. Add the penne pasta and Parmesan cheese; toss penne pasta gently.

Penne pasta recipe serves 4.

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