Dominican

Cinnamon and Nutmeg Spaghetti with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Name: Cinnamon and Nutmeg Spaghetti with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced carrot; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 cups marinara sauce; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

A warm and sweet variation with a nutty undertone.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain.
In a skillet, cook beef until browned, drain excess fat.
Add onion, carrot, celery, and spices, sauté 5 minutes.
Stir in marinara sauce and simmer 10 minutes, then mix with pasta.
Add ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg to the sauce during preparation before mixing.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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