Not-Sagna Pasta Toss Recipe

Name: Not-Sagna Pasta Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: coarse salt; black pepper; 1 lb corkscrew macaroni (curly short); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground sirloin; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chipped; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup beef stock; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; 1/2 cup fresh basil (appx. 10 leaves)

Servings: persons

coarse salt
black pepper
1 lb corkscrew macaroni (curly short)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground sirloin
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, chipped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup beef stock
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil (appx. 10 leaves)

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta.
2
Salt the water and cook pasta al dente.
3
Save a ladle of the starchy pasta water to form the sauce.
4
Heat a deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add oil, then add meat.
6
Brown meat and then add onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
7
Season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire and allspice.
8
Cook for another 5 minutes, then deglaze the meat mix with red wine.
9
Cook off for 1 minute and then stir the stock into the meat.
10
Stir in the tomatoes and bring it to a bubble.
11
Reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
12
Place the ricotta cheese in the bottom of a shallow bowl.
13
Add a ladleful of boiling, starchy pasta water to the ricotta and stir to combine them.
14
Add the parmesan cheese to the ricotta and mix it in .
15
Toss the hot pasta with cheese mix.
16
Add half of the meat sauce to the pasta mix.
17
Toss to combine.
18
Tear or shred basil and add it to the meat and pasta.
19
Add rest of meat sauce and toss to combine everything.
20
Serve with more parmesan cheese.

451

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: coarse salt, black pepper, 1 lb corkscrew macaroni (curly short), 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Not-Sagna Pasta Toss falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Not-Sagna Pasta Toss

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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