Spaghetti and impossible meat sauce

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:48:53 GMT

Step 1

Heat up 1 Tb. olive oil in large skillet. When oil is shimmering add ground "beef". Break up large chunks and let brown. When beef is browned remove from skillet and reserve.

Step 2

If needed add a bit more oil and put in chopped onions.

Step 3

While the onion softens shred carrots and zucchini (you can use a food processor or a hand grater for this) and add to the skillet. Season with salt, cook until veg softens and most of the water has evaporated.

Step 4

When the pan is mostly dry make a well in the and add about 1/2 tbs. olive oil, in the well put the tomato paste using your spoon to break it up and help it brown. After about 1 min add a bit more olive oil and add garlic and all the spices. To make sure the spices don't burn have the can of diced tomatoes open and ready.

Step 5

After about a minute add the entire can of diced tomatoes and about half a can of water. Stir until combined bring to a simmer stirring every few minutes. Add finely chopped basil to pan.

Step 6

While the sauce simmers bring a large pot of water heavily salted to a boil.

Step 7

When the sauce has reduced and only a bit of loose water is left add the pasta to the water. Add the beef back into the sauce, mix and turn off heat. Taste sauce and add salt and pepper to taste. If it is missing sweetness and some sugar.

Step 8

Cook the pasta until a drop before you like it, and use tongs to transfer it to the sauce, mix and serve. Enjoy!

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