Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender fettuccine coated in a bold, creamy tomato and beef sauce, perfect for hearty family meals.
Ingredients
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Fettuccine pasta – 12 oz (340 g)
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Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
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Onion, finely diced – 1 medium (150 g)
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Carrot, finely diced – 1 medium (100 g)
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Celery stalk, finely diced – 1 stalk (50 g)
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Garlic cloves, minced – 4 cloves
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Ground beef – 1 lb (450 g)
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Tomato paste – 3 tablespoons
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Crushed tomatoes – 28 oz (800 g)
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Heavy cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
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Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon
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Dried basil – 1 teaspoon
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Paprika – ½ teaspoon
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Salt – 1½ teaspoons
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Black pepper – ¾ teaspoon
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Grated Parmesan-style cheese – ¾ cup (75 g)
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Fresh parsley – ¼ cup (optional)
Instructions
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Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water, drain, and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 6–8 minutes until soft.
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Add garlic and cook briefly, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer 20 minutes on low heat.
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Pour in heavy cream and simmer 5–7 minutes until creamy.
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Add cooked fettuccine and toss to coat, using pasta water if needed.
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Stir in grated cheese, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
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Finely chopped vegetables create a smoother sauce texture.
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Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
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Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers reheat well with a splash of liquid.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes