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Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3/4 pound ground beef chuck
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 pounds beefsteak or plum tomatoes, chopped
- 6 ounces bocconcini (small balls of mozzarella), halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Preparation
Step 1
Directions
Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return it to the pot.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and
cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally,
until beginning to soften, 5 to 7 minutes more (add up to ¼ cup water if the pan is dry).
Add the beef mixture, bocconcini, and basil to the pasta and toss to combine.