Everyone loves a fresh plate of pasta, and this recipe brings you one of the Italian Classics right in your kitchen. Portions can be adjusted to serve as starter or main course, however since the pasta sauce includes beef, this particular recipe is filling as a meal on its own.
Serves 4 as main course
Preparation and Cooking Time: Approx 60 minutes
Lamb Brand Oregano 1 tsp
Lamb Brand Ground black Pepper to taste
Lamb Brand Fine Salt to taste
Fiorillo Tagliatelle 500g
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp
Onion 1, finely chopped
Carrot 1, finely chopped
Celery Stick 1, finely chopped
Garlic cloves 2, finely chopped
Minced Beef 500g
Red Wine ½ cup
Tomato Passata 200ml, strained
Tomato Paste 1 tbsp
Fresh Parsley 1 tbsp, chopped
Beef stock 350ml
Fresh Cherry Tomatoes 250g, chopped by half
Heat the oil in a large pan. Saute’ the garlic and onion until browned, then add the carrot and the chopped celery stick and cook gently, stirring often for 5 minutes. Add the minced beef and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often; break up any lumps with a spoon.
Stir in the wine, mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the tomato puree, tomato paste, herbs and 4 tablespoons of the stock and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir well and bring to the boil, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Stirring occasionally, add more stock as necessary. Finally add the halved fresh tomatoes and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Meanwhile pour pasta in 5 litres boiling salted water, stir from time to time and boil gently with cover on for 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and toss pasta with the sauce, adjust seasoning and serve it immediately.