Persian Pasta Sauce

Name: Persian Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 16 ounces tomato sauce; 1/3 teaspoon turmeric; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons oil

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Recipe by Miss Fannie

I found this recipe from a blog called Turmeric and Saffron. It was part of a macaroni tah-dig recipe. I tossed the sauce with fresh pasta instead of preparing a tah-dig.

READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb ground beef
1

large onion, finely chopped
1

large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 -3

garlic cloves, finely chopped
16

ounces tomato sauce
¹⁄₃

teaspoon turmeric
salt and pepper
¹⁄₂

cup water
2

tablespoons oil

DIRECTIONS

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and saute onion until translucent.
Add garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add turmeric, stir and continue cooking for another minute before adding beef.
Brown beef and break into small pieces.
Scoop out excess fat.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes. ( I simmered mine for about an hour.).

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