Grandma’s Meat Sauce Pasta with Burrata
Grandma’s Meat Sauce Pasta with Burrata is a beloved family recipe that captures the essence of home-cooked comfort. This dish features al dente pasta enveloped in a savory meat sauce, all crowned with creamy burrata cheese that melts beautifully with each bite. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, it’s a nostalgic meal that brings warmth and joy to the table. Whether you’re reminiscing about childhood memories or creating new ones, this pasta dish is sure to delight everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz burrata cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and fresh basil; simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain while reserving some pasta water.
- Toss cooked pasta with meat sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve topped with burrata cheese; allow it to melt slightly before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg