The Pioneer Woman Tasty Kitchen
Profile Photo

Hearty Italian-Style Meat Sauce with Penne

0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

System:

6
x

Print Options

Page size Letter 3x5 4x6
Text Size Small Medium Large
Content Include description
Include prep time, etc.
Show image

Description

A hearty, easy-to-make weeknight meal for you and your family to enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 slice French Bread
  • 2 Tablespoons Milk
  • ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
  • Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More To Taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves, Roughly Chopped, Divided
  • ½ pounds Ground Beef, 85% Lean
  • ½ pounds Ground Pork
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Large Onion, Peeled And Finely Chopped
  • 5 ounces, weight White Button Mushrooms, Chopped Very Finely
  • 6 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Finely Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • ⅓ cups Water
  • 5 whole Large Roma Tomatoes, Diced, With Seeds And Juices
  • 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes (optional)
  • 6 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese Plus More For Serving
  • 1 pound Penne Pasta
  • Fresh Basil, Torn Or Sliced Into Ribbons, For Topping

Preparation

Tear bread into 4-5 pieces and add it to a food processor with milk, salt and a few cracks of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon thyme. Pulse 10 times, scraping as necessary, until mixed well. Add beef and pork to the food processor. Pulse 5 more times until well combined.

Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and mushrooms and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until they are softened and well browned. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, about 30–60 seconds more. Pour in water and add 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to pick up all the browned bits of flavor.

Add the beef-pork mixture and cook for a few minutes until meat is no longer pink. Break up the chunks of meat with a potato masher or a wooden spoon. Add the diced roma tomatoes and crushed tomatoes (optional, use if you want more sauce), and bring the mixture to a low boil. Turn heat down and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

When the sauce is done simmering, stir in Parmesan and remaining 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves.

During the final 15 minutes of cooking time, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Season with 1 tablespoon salt and drop in penne pasta. Cook until al dente, following instructions on the package. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water, and return to pot. Add 1 cup of the meat sauce and ¼ cup of the pasta water to the pasta and toss to combine.

Serve the pasta with more sauce on top. Sprinkle grated Parmesan and fresh basil over top.

No Comments

You must be logged in to post a comment.

No Reviews

You must be logged in to post a review.

Related Recipes

Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
Profile Photo by Blondelish.com in Main Courses
This shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta is a delicious dinner...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 4 Level: Easy


Mango Tilapia
Profile Photo by Shavanna in Main Courses
This is an easy, tasty and healthy recipe for a pan-seared...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 4 Level: Easy


Sage Garlic Lamb with Feta Yogurt Sauce
Profile Photo by Molly Mulligan in Main Courses
Using few ingredients, this recipe for ground lamb is so tasty!...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 4 Level: Easy


Cabbage Rolls
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Main Courses
These delicious traditional stuffed Cabbage Rolls are made with ground sausage...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 12 Level: Easy


Dorito Casserole
Profile Photo by Krystle in Main Courses
Flavorful ground beef, and melty cheese in a crunchy doritos crust....
5.00 Mitt(s) 2 Rating(s)2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 8 Level: Easy