Homemade Linguine with Beef
Fresh linguine twirls under hearty pieces of slow-simmered beef, tomato, garlic, and a whisper of cinnamon. At the heart of this comfort plate, the tender meat melds with rich sauce and al dente pasta—offering warmth, texture, and soul in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef, cut into portions
- 500g linguine
- Grated kefalotyri cheese, for serving
- 2-3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 50ml white wine
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet paprika
Instructions
- For the Linguine:
Boil the linguine in salted, boiling water for about 15 minutes or until it reaches your preferred texture. Drain and drizzle with hot olive oil to prevent sticking. - For the Beef:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté the beef until browned. Remove the beef and set aside in a bowl.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and carrot. Add the tomatoes last and cook everything together briefly.
- Return the beef to the pot, add the wine, and let it simmer until the alcohol evaporates. Add salt, the cinnamon stick, and, if needed, a bit of water. Let it simmer on low heat for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender (alternatively, use a pressure cooker to reduce cooking time).
- Five minutes before turning off the heat, add pepper and sweet paprika.
To Serve:
Plate the linguine with the beef sauce on top and sprinkle with grated kefalotyri cheese.
Enjoy!
Why It’s Irresistible
Juicy beef, fragrant herbs, and perfectly cooked pasta dance together—a rustic embrace of flavor and satisfying nourishment.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot, sprinkled with grated kefalotyri and a drizzle of olive oil. Ideal for cozy dinners or meals where hearty comfort matters most.
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