Description
Macaronia Me Kima is a classic Greek pasta dish featuring a rich, spiced meat sauce infused with cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup water
- 1 can of tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 tbsp. olive oil (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2-3 berries of allspice (or 1/4 tsp. ground allspice)
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb. pasta of choice (e.g., spaghetti or macaroni)
- Grated cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a 4-quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until all pink color disappears, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in red wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in chopped parsley, ground cinnamon, allspice, and ground cloves. Add tomato sauce and water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the sauce is ready, add the cooked pasta to the saucepan and toss to combine.
- Serve hot, topped with grated cheese if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a good quality red wine. You can substitute ground turkey or lamb for the beef. This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving. Adjust the spices to your taste; some prefer more cinnamon or allspice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70