Pasta Genovese is a traditional Italian dish, rich and savory, featuring slow-cooked onions, beef and spices, served with pasta.
Ingredients
- 200 grams beef chuck cut into chunks
- 4 large onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 200 grams pasta such as paccheri or ziti
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste optional
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until they become golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Add the beef chunks to the pot and brown them on all sides.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and add salt and pepper. Bring it to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it cook slowly for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the pasta in a separate pot until al dente according to package instructions. Drain well.
- Combine the pasta with the beef and onion sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or grated cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 900kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 1100mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 20mg