Pasta La-Pakistani Recipe

Pasta Pairings

Photography by Rich Smith

Pasta has been a beloved cuisine staple for centuries, and for good reason. While all traditional pasta is made with a mixture of flour and egg, the countless combinations of pasta shapes and sauces means there’s a pasta dish to please any palate. Here, locals showcase their favorite pasta pairings, from authentic Italian dishes to creative twists on classics.

“The aromatic minced beef (qeema) pairs nicely with the saucy spaghetti and the crispy garlic bits and is a great comfort food. If you have the meat stored in large batches, you can just whip up a great dish by mixing it with any pasta. It’s great for having a cozy evening indoors in the fall and wintertime but is equally great in the summer months too!”

Pasta La-Pakistani

Amna Shah & Sal Nayab

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
½ tsp. turmeric
½ tsp. chili powder
2 lbs. minced beef
2 Tbsp. ginger/garlic paste
½ tsp. salt + 1 pinch, divided
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 large black cardamom (optional)
1 long serrano pepper, finely diced
1 medium tomato, finely diced
3 leafy stems of cilantro, finely chopped
1 16-oz. box spaghetti noodles
4 Tbsp. marinana sauce or tomato paste
4 tsp. roasted garlic
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. oregano
Dash of Italian seasoning
3 Tbsp. Colby Jack cheese
Sriracha, to taste (optional)

Instructions

Put olive oil in saucepan and bring to a boil. Add onion, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook until onion is translucent.
Add beef and ginger/garlic paste, and stir on high heat. Add 11/2 teaspoon salt and cook beef until medium brown. Then add lemon juice. Put the cardamom in the mixture, add 1 cup of water, and cover with lid. Cook 15 minutes or until beef is tender. Add serrano pepper, diced tomato, and cilantro.
In a separate saucepan, add 32 ounces of water and a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti to water. Boil for 11 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, drain well and set aside.
Put the spaghetti in a saucepan with minced meat on low heat, and add marinara sauce. Add roasted garlic, black pepper, oregano, Italian seasoning, and Colby jack cheese. For added spice, add sriracha.
Stir and serve while hot. Garnish with more cheese, roasted garlic, and cilantro.

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