Penne Pasta With Creamy Tomato and Meat Sauce
A creamy beef and tomato pasta dish, enriched with milk, can be made with penne or ziti.
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Instructions
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Start boiling a large pot of salted water for penne pasta.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook onion until softened.
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Stir in shredded carrot, chopped celery, and 1/4 cup water; cook until vegetables are tender and liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
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Add ground beef to vegetables, brown for about 4 minutes, then stir in garlic for 1 minute.
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Stir in wine and cook until evaporated, about 5 minutes.
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Add flour and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, 1/2 cup milk, salt, pepper, and oregano; simmer until the milk is absorbed.
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Gradually add the remaining 1 cup milk, cooking over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Cook penne pasta in the boiling salted water until tender; drain.
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Combine sauce with drained penne pasta and Parmesan cheese in a large serving bowl; toss and serve, with extra Parmesan if desired.