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Grandma’s Meat Sauce Pasta with Burrata

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Grandma’s Meat Sauce Pasta with Burrata is a comforting, family-style dish that brings the flavors of a traditional Italian kitchen straight to your table. This hearty pasta is drenched in a rich, slow-simmered meat sauce that’s been passed down through generations. Topped with creamy burrata, this dish takes the classic meat sauce pasta to new heights, adding a luxurious and velvety texture. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a family gathering, Grandma’s Meat Sauce Pasta with Burrata is guaranteed to become a beloved favorite.

Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make Grandma’s Meat Sauce Pasta with Burrata:

  • 1 lb ground beef (or a combination of beef and pork)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or your favorite type)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 balls of burrata cheese
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Make the Meat Sauce:

  1. Brown the Meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Cook the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth (or water). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Season the Sauce: Add the dried oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken and develop a rich flavor.

Cook the Pasta:

  1. Boil the Pasta: While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, until al dente.
  2. Drain the Pasta: Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.

Combine Pasta and Sauce:

  1. Toss the Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the meat sauce and toss it together, adding a little reserved pasta water if necessary to help the sauce adhere to the pasta.

Serve and Garnish:

  1. Plate the Pasta: Divide the pasta among serving plates, ensuring each plate is generously covered with the rich meat sauce.
  2. Top with Burrata: Gently place one ball of burrata on each plate of pasta. Allow the burrata to sit for a moment to soften, then tear it open, letting the creamy center spill out over the pasta.
  3. Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a generous grating of Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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