Makaronia Me Kima (Spaghetti with Meat Sauce)

Time

Prep 10 min · Cook 60 min · 70 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   In a large pot with olive oil, turn heat to medium high. Add the onion, garlic, and parsley and sauté till onion turns translucent. Be careful not to burn. Add a touch of salt. Add tomato paste, although really not necessary. Let it sauté while stirring.

2. 2

   Add the chopped tomatoes and let them release some juice. Now add the ground meat, and press it down with a fork gently so that huge cubes or balls of meat don't form. Mix. Season with a bit more salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Add some water, just barely covering the meat. Add the cloves, cinnamon, tomato sauce and stir.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil and then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer for an hour and a half or until liquid is gone.

5. 5

   Serve with thin spaghetti and top with parmigiano-reggiano, grated kefalotiri or kefalograviera.

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