Classic Beef and Tomato Spaghetti
Melted Cheese

A comforting weeknight favorite featuring tender minced beef, juicy tomatoes, and a rich, cheesy finish built in just one pan.

Ingredients

• 200 g spaghetti
• 150 g minced beef
• 1 purple onion
• 2 tomatoes
• 2 slices cheese
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup water
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Boil the Spaghetti

   

   Add olive oil and salt to a pot of boiling water, then add the spaghetti and cook for 10 minutes.

   Tip: Adding olive oil prevents the noodles from sticking together.
2. 2Sauté the Minced Beef

   

   Heat olive oil in a pan, add the minced beef, and stir-fry until it changes color, then remove from the pan.

   Tip: Remove the beef once it changes color to keep it tender.
3. 3Remove Cooked Beef

   

   Transfer the cooked minced beef out of the pan and into a white bowl to prepare for the next step.

   Tip: Keep the remaining oil in the pan to cook the aromatics.
4. 4Sauté the Onions

   

   Add minced purple onion into the same pan and sauté until fragrant.

   Tip: Sautéing onions in the residual beef oil enhances the flavor base.
5. 5Add Tomatoes

   

   Add diced tomatoes to the pan with the sautéed onions and stir-fry until juicy.

   Tip: Stir-fry until the tomatoes soften and release their natural juices to form a sauce base.
6. 6Rinse and Cool Spaghetti

   

   Take the cooked spaghetti out of the boiling water and rinse it thoroughly with cold water to achieve a firmer, more chewy texture.

   Tip: Rinsing with cold water stops the cooking process and improves texture.
7. 7Add Cooked Beef to Sauce

   

   Add the previously cooked minced beef back into the pan with the sautéed tomatoes and onions. Stir well to combine all the ingredients together.

   Tip: Make sure the beef is evenly distributed throughout the tomato mixture.
8. 8Simmer the Sauce Base

   

   Pour water into the pan with the vegetables, then season with black pepper, salt, and tomato paste, mixing evenly to build a rich base.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of water gradually so the sauce does not become too watery.
9. 9Combine Spaghetti with Sauce

   

   Add the cooked spaghetti directly into the pan containing the prepared sauce. Mix thoroughly using a pasta fork so the noodles fully absorb the flavors.

   Tip: Toss gently to ensure every strand of spaghetti is coated with the sauce.
10. 10Top with Cheese

    

    Place a few slices of cheese directly on top of the mixed spaghetti in the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 1 minute to allow the cheese to melt.

    Tip: Covering the pan helps trap the steam and melts the cheese quickly.
11. 11Mix Melted Cheese and Serve

    

    Stir the melted cheese thoroughly into the spaghetti so that the sauce becomes creamier and richer. Plate the dish and enjoy.

    Tip: Stir immediately while hot so the cheese blends smoothly into the pasta sauce.

Storage & Reheating

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