MEAT SAUCE FOR PASTA   
  Ingredients :
    1 lb (500 g) ground beef
    3 tablespoons oil
    ½ tablespoon minced garlic
    1 teaspoon paprika
    Pepper
    ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    2 tablespoons tomato sauce
    1 tablespoon dry mushrooms
    ¾ cup water
    1 onion
    4 Italian plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
    3 bay leaves
    Salt
    1 cup meat broth
    1 cup grated parmesan cheese

  Preparation:

Soak dry mushrooms in ¼ cup water for 1 hour. Chop finely.

Blend onion and tomatoes with ½ cup water.

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, paprika, beef, pepper and cumin. Cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, mushrooms, onion and tomato mixture, bay leaves, meat broth and salt. Simmer until sauce is slightly thickened about 20 minutes.

Cover and refrigerate. Can be prepared 3 days ahead.

To serve: Heat sauce and serve over pasta. Top with grated parmesan cheese.
 
        6 servings
       
 
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