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Ziti alla Genovese (Italian - Main Course) Recipe

A baked pasta dish from Naples with a sauce made from onions, beef, and white wine. Despite its name, it doesn't originate from Genoa.
Ingredients:
  • Ziti pasta - 1 lb (500 g)
  • Ground beef - 1 lb (500 g)
  • Onion - 2
  • White wine - 1 cup (250 ml)
  • Olive oil - 1/4 cup (60 ml)
  • Milk - 2 cups (500 ml)
  • Butter - 4 tbsp (60 g)
  • Parmesan cheese - 1 cup (100 g)
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
Instructions
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions.
  • Pour the Parmesan sauce over the pasta and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  • Let the pasta cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  • Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned.
  • Add the white wine to the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the milk and stir until well combined. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes or until it has thickened.
  • Add the cooked ziti pasta to the saucepan and mix everything together.
  • Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.

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