Pasta mit Hackfleisch

Zutaten

• 1 ½ lbs. ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 small yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons flour (optional-helps thicken the sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 16 oz. tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup half and half ((half cream, half milk))
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ pound Rotini pasta

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Shred the cheese and set it aside along with the half and half. We don’t want those to be cold when we add them to the sauce.

2. 2

   Cook and crumble the ground beef over medium heat. Add the onions halfway through and cook until softened.

3. 3

   Drain grease. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add salt, Worcestershire sauce, and flour. Stir to combine and cook for 3 minutes to remove raw flour taste.

5. 5

   Add chicken broth and use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom of the pan. Add the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes while you start boiling water for the pasta. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook for 7 minutes or per package instructions.

6. 6

   Slowly add in the half and half to the sauce, stirring as you go.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low and slowly sprinkle in the cheese. Stir to combine. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Serve with garlic bread with cheese.