Flavorful Greek Spaghetti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 can (14 ounces/400 grams) crushed tomatoes
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5 tablespoons tomato paste
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10.5 ounces spaghetti
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1 red onion, finely chopped
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1 carrot, diced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 bay leaves
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2 cloves
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1/2 cup red wine
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1.1 pounds ground beef
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
# Instructions:
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Chop up the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the carrot into small cubes.
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In a big pot, warm up some olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the onions, diced carrot, and garlic. Let them soften for around 5 minutes.
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Drop the ground beef into the pot. Use a wooden spoon to break it into pieces. Stir in cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves, oregano, thyme, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cook until there’s no pink left, about 5 minutes.
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Pour the wine into the pot and bring it up to a boil. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
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Stir the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste into the pot. Turn the heat to low and let the sauce bubble gently without a lid for 15 minutes, giving it a stir every now and then.
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Boil the spaghetti in a big pot of salted water until it’s firm but cooked through. Save 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
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Stir half a cup of the reserved cooking water into the sauce. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Take off the heat, mix with the spaghetti, and enjoy.