Macarona Bil Lahme (Pasta en una sola olla)

Ingredientes

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni (cavatappi, or fusilli pasta)
• ½ pound 80% Lean ground beef
• 2½ cups tomato sauce (about 1.5 15oz cans)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cups hot water
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 1½ teaspoons 7 spices
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Preparación

1. 1

   To start, heat up the olive oil on medium high heat.

2. 2

   Once hot, add in the finely chopped onions and finely chopped bell peppers. Saute for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft.

3. 3

   Add in the finely minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and golden in color.

4. 4

   Now, add in the ground beef. Break up the beef into small chunks and mix with with the onions, garlic and bell peppers.

5. 5

   Once the beef is about 75-80% browned and cooked through, add in the seasonings. Mix well to combine.

6. 6

   Add in the tomato paste and mix it with the beef until well incorporated.

7. 7

   Add in the tomato sauce and the hot water. Mix everything well.

8. 8

   Toss in the raw and uncooked pasta noodles. Mix it in well and make sure it's covered.

9. 9

   Cover the pot and let it cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes so it doesn't stick or burn.

10. 10

    Once cooked, remove from heat and it let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes to cook in it's own steam.

11. 11

    Serve with cheese and enjoy.