Persian Makaroni is a delicious twist on traditional Bolognese, featuring a crispy layer on top that enhances the flavors and texture. This iconic Persian dish combines lean beef, aromatic spices, and pasta for a satisfying meal.
1: Make your sauce. Chop onions and brown them in a pan with olive oil for 5 minutes.
2: Add the ground beef and cook for 10 minutes.
3: Add the pasata sauce, oregano, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, salt, pepper and water and mix over medium heat until well combined. Set aside.
4: Boil the pasta until al dente (90% cooked). Place 1 cup of the plain pasta at the bottom of a deep pot with olive oil to create the crispy layer.
5: Add the rest of the pasta to the sauce, mix well and place it on top.
6: Cover the pot, cook over low-medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
7: Flip onto serving dish and ENJOY!
