Monte Carlo Pasta is a first course rich in flavor and easy to make. A recipe from Ligurian cuisine, it uses trofie, a type of short pasta with an elongated and thin twisted shape, but you can also use another shape of your choice. For the sauce, ground beef is used, but if you prefer, pork or lamb is also fine: a ragù is prepared and then cream is poured in to add creaminess, and finally, basil pesto is added. It is a hearty and nutritious dish ideal for a family lunch or when you have guests over for lunch!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 683.92 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 36.35 (g) of which sugars 2.05 (g)
- Proteins 32.91 (g)
- Fat 44.86 (g) of which saturated 6.05 (g)of which unsaturated 7.42 (g)
- Fibers 1.65 (g)
- Sodium 817.01 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 110 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs trofie (or other short pasta)
- 10.5 oz ground beef
- 2/3 cup fresh liquid cream
- 1 celery stalk
- to taste white wine
- to taste salt
- 1/2 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 8.8 oz tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons Genoese pesto
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
How to prepare Monte Carlo Pasta
Chop the onion, then sauté in a large pot with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a clove of garlic.
Add the ground meat and cook for about 10 minutes, pour in the wine and let it evaporate.
Pour in the tomato sauce and add salt, continue cooking on low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, then pour in the cream and let it thicken.
Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce, and add the basil pesto, finally mix everything together, serve the dish very hot.
Storage and variations of Monte Carlo Pasta
It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator until the next day. You can reheat it by adding a couple of tablespoons of cream or vegetable broth. For an extra touch of flavor, you can add grated cheese, such as Parmesan or pecorino. For a crunchy touch, you can add toasted breadcrumbs at the end of cooking.
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