Welcome to a healthier take on a beloved classic! Today, we're reimagining "Makaroni po-flotski," or Navy-Style Pasta, a staple comfort food known across Eastern Europe for its simplicity and satisfying flavor. Traditionally a go-to meal for busy families, this dish is all about hearty ground meat and pasta. Our version elevates this humble classic by using nutritious spelt horn pasta and a vibrant sauce packed with fresh vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and tomatoes. It's the perfect weeknight meal that delivers nostalgic comfort without compromising on health. Get ready to fall in love with this easy, flavorful, and wholesome dish!
Spelt Horn Pasta with Beef — A Healthy Navy-Style Pasta
Ingredients for Spelt Horn Pasta with Beef
- 300 g spelt horn pasta
- 350 g ground beef
- 180 g carrots
- 150 g bell pepper
- 200 g tomatoes
- 60 g green onions
- a bunch of dill
- vegetable oil, salt, sugar, black pepper
How to Cook Spelt Horn Pasta with Beef — A Healthy Navy-Style Pasta
Peel the carrots and slice them into thin strips. Pour 2 tablespoons of refined vegetable oil into a frying pan and add the carrots.
Placing carrots in a frying pan with vegetable oil
Finely dice a sweet bell pepper, preferably red, with the seeds removed. Add the chopped pepper to the frying pan.
Also, dice ripe red tomatoes or puree them in a blender. Add the chopped tomatoes to the other vegetables.
You can substitute the chopped tomatoes with homemade tomato puree or tomato paste.
Sauté the vegetables over medium heat until soft. This will take about 12 minutes. When the carrots are tender, add the chilled ground beef to the pan.
This dish can be made with any meat or ground meat — pork, veal, or chicken will also be delicious, but the classic makaroni po-flotski (a popular Soviet-era pasta dish with ground meat, similar to a simplified bolognese) was traditionally made with beef.
Adding chopped pepper to the frying pan
Adding chopped tomatoes
Sautéing vegetables over medium heat until soft. Adding ground beef
Fry the vegetables with the meat for 10 minutes, stirring to prevent the ground meat from clumping together. After 10 minutes, season with salt and freshly ground pepper to your taste, and add a pinch of sugar to balance the salty and acidic flavors. Then, add finely chopped green onions.
Cook everything together for a few more minutes.
Frying vegetables with meat for 10 minutes, stirring. Seasoning after 10 minutes
In a large pot, bring 2.5 liters of filtered water to a boil and add 1.5 teaspoons of salt. Add the spelt horn pasta to the boiling water, stirring to prevent it from sticking to the bottom. Cook for 10 minutes, then drain in a colander.
Typically, one adult portion is about 70-80 g of dry pasta.
Transfer the cooked horn pasta to the frying pan, add a bunch of finely chopped dill, and mix. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little of the pasta water to the pan.
Heat the sauce with the horn pasta for a few minutes, allowing the sauce to not only coat the pasta but also be absorbed by it.
Boiling the spelt horn pasta
Placing the boiled horn pasta in the frying pan, adding dill and mixing
Heating the sauce with the horn pasta for a few minutes
Serve the spelt horn pasta with beef immediately, garnished with fresh herbs. Enjoy your meal! Cook healthy food at home with organic, seasonal products!
Spelt Horn Pasta with Beef is ready
And there you have it – a wonderfully satisfying and healthy meal that brings a touch of Eastern European comfort to your table. This Spelt Horn Pasta with Beef is not just a dish; it's a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients coming together in perfect harmony. For a traditional touch, try serving it with a dollop of sour cream or a side of pickled vegetables. It's a versatile recipe that's sure to become a new family favorite. We hope you enjoy cooking and sharing this delicious meal. Happy cooking!
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