Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 cups cooked shredded beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried red chili flakes, (or to taste)
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, (chopped (save some for garnish if desired))
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, (plus more for garnish)
  • 450 grams pasta, (choose a wide noodle for best results)

Instruction

  • In a large Dutch oven, add the olive oil and bring to medium heat. Add the shredded beef and stir. Cook the beef for a few minutes until some of the shredded meat has browned.
  • Add the onion, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 2 additional minutes.
  • Add the dried red chili flakes, if you prefer no spice, leave them out. Next stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, oregano, and basil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Allow to cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Next, stir in the parsley and parmesan cheese. Turn off the heat, and place the cover back on the pot.
  • Allow to sit, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Stir to combine and serve immediately over cooked pasta.
  • Garnish with parsley and parmesan.