Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Grandma’s Meat Sauce Pasta with Burrata – a classic Italian dish with a creamy twist that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
Other:
- 12 ounces pasta (rigatoni or spaghetti)
- 2 large burrata balls (4 ounces each)
- fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook Onion and Garlic: Add chopped onion, cook until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Cook Beef: Stir in ground beef, cook until browned, breaking it up.
- Add Flavors: Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer.
- Simmer Sauce: Stir in milk and simmer sauce gently for 20–30 minutes.
- Cook Pasta: Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente, then toss with the meat sauce.
- Serve: Divide pasta into bowls, top with torn burrata, basil, and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, let the sauce simmer for up to an hour.
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat if preferred.
- Burrata adds a rich, creamy contrast—tear it just before serving for a dramatic presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
