How to Make Macaronatha (Greek Meat Sauce for Macaroni)

Macaronatha is a tomato-based meat sauce that uses beef or lamb. A hint of cinnamon flavors this delicious sauce. Pour it over macaroni, spaghetti, or your favorite pasta.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup butter or olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef (or lamb)
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup dry wine
• 1 cinnamon stick

1. Sauté the onions and garlic in the butter or oil until the onions are soft.
2. Add the meat. Cook until the meat is brown.
3. Stir in salt, pepper, oregano and tomato paste.
4. Pour in the water and wine.
5. Add the cinnamon stick. Mix the sauce until all ingredients are well combined.
6. Simmer over low heat for one hour, stirring occasionally.
7. Pour the sauce over cooked macaroni or pasta.

Tips & Warnings

• Sprinkle grated parmesan or roman cheese over the sauce and pasta before serving.
• Use lean beef or lamb. If the meat is too fatty, drain before adding the spices and tomato paste