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Makaronia me Kima (Greek style spaghetti in meat sauce/bolognese) Recipe

Makaronia me Kima (Greek Style Spaghetti in Meat Sauce)

Bushra
A traditional Greek pasta dish featuring spaghetti with a richly spiced meat sauce, flavored with cinnamon and cloves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 portions
Calories 767 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

For the meat sauce

  • 750 g beef or lamb mince (26 ounces)
  • 2 red onions chopped

For the spaghetti

  • 1 package spaghetti

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pan to medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Stir in the chopped onions and carrot and sauté, until softened and slightly coloured.
  • Stir in the garlic, tomato paste and the mince breaking it up with a wooden spoon and sauté, until caramelized.
  • Pour in the red wine and deglaze (wait to evaporate).

Notes

Serve with grated cheese and a nice refreshing Greek feta salad and enjoy over a glass of wine!

Nutrition

Calories: 767kcalCarbohydrates: 75.2gProtein: 52.8gFat: 26.1gSaturated Fat: 9.6gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1562.3mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8.5g
Keyword cinnamon spiced pasta, Greek pasta, ground meat sauce, Mediterranean bolognese, traditional makaronia
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