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Ziti with Meat Sauce
New York City — Mother recipe · en it
A classic of New York's Italian cuisine, ziti with meat sauce is a pasta and sauce delight.
⏱️ 20 min prep + 70 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 500g of ziti
- 500g of ground beef
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 1 zucchini
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 liter of beef broth
- 200g of grated cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 bottle of red wine
Method
- Sauté the garlic in a pan with olive oil, then add the ground beef and cook until it's browned.
- Add the chopped carrots, zucchini, and onion, and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the beef broth, red wine, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil, and simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the ziti in a salted pot of water for about 10 minutes or until al dente.
- Add the grated cheese to the sauce and stir well.
- Top the ziti with the sauce and serve immediately.
The story
Ziti with meat sauce was brought to New York by early Italian immigrants, who adapted it to local tastes, creating a unique and beloved version.
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