Pasta Manzo Fungo Ascari Recipe

Name: Pasta Manzo Fungo Ascari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g minced beef; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 100 ml beef stock; 350 g canned tomatoes, liquidised; 2 tablespoons tomato puree; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 200 g button mushrooms, halved if large; 3 handfulls chifferi rigati pasta

Servings: persons

500 g minced beef
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely sliced
100 ml beef stock
350 g canned tomatoes, liquidised
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
200 g button mushrooms, halved if large
3 handfulls chifferi rigati pasta

1
Marinate the minced beef in 2 tblsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 2 tsp of Worcestershire sauce and a 1/4 tsp of salt for 30 minutes.
2
Heat some oil in a deep frying pan or wok and stir fry the onion and garlic until the onion changes colour. Add to a pot with the beef stock.
3
Add a little more oil and stir fry the minced beef until it is brown and loose. Add to the pot.
4
Stir the tomatoes and tomato paste into the pan. Stir in the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and bring to the boil.
5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding a little warm water if the sauce dries out.
6
Meanwhile cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8 minutes (or as per the instructions). Drain.
7
Stir the mushrooms into the pot and simmer for a further 8 minutes.
8
Stir in the pasta and simmer for a further 2 minutes.

936

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g minced beef, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Pasta Manzo Fungo Ascari 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.

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Pasta Manzo Fungo Ascari

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