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Ziti alla Genovese

Hearty Ziti alla Genovese for Ultimate Comfort Food Bliss

Ziti alla Genovese is a comforting dish of tender beef and ziti pasta enveloped in a rich sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Well-marbled for extra flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning beef and onions
For the Sauce
  • 4 medium Onions Slowly caramelized for sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for added depth
  • 1 cup White Wine For acidity and balance
For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Ziti Pasta Holds the sauce well
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, for serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped, for garnishing

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Pan
  • serving dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then brown the seasoned beef chunks for 5-7 minutes on all sides.
  2. Add more olive oil if needed, then cook sliced onions and minced garlic on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Return the beef to the pot, add white wine, and water to cover. Simmer for about 2 hours until beef is tender.
  4. Boil salted water in another pot, cook ziti pasta until al dente (10-12 minutes), then drain.
  5. Mix the cooked ziti with the sauce and beef, toss over low heat for 2-3 minutes, and serve hot with Parmesan and basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ziti alla Genovese is great for making ahead as the flavors improve overnight.

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