Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 16 ounces dry elbow macaroni (1 box)
- 1 cup onion, very finely diced
- 1 zucchini, finely diced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 ounces tomatoes, crushed (1 can)
- Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon seven spice
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1/4 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
How to Make
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Step 1: Get spices ready.
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Step 2: Cook pasta in heavily salted boiling water until al dente.
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Step 3: Drain saving 1/2 cup pasta water.
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Step 4: Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat the olive oil.
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Step 5: Once hot, add the diced onion, and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
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Step 6: Add the diced zucchini and carrots, and garlic and cook for a further 4-5 minutes until softened slightly.
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Step 7: Add the ground beef, and cook breaking up the meat.
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Step 8: Keep cooking until the beef is browned and cooked through, drain the fat if needed.
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Step 9: Add in the salt, pepper, and all the spices to taste.
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Step 10: Cook for another minute or so.
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Step 11: Add the tomato paste.
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Step 12: Don't burn.
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Step 13: Add tomatoes and pasta water.
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Step 14: Simmer 10 minutes
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Step 15: Add macaroni and simmer until thickened.
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Step 16: Check seasoning for taste.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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