Name: Authentic Makaronia me Kima Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork); 1 lb (450g) pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, or penne); 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil; 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely grated; 1/2 cup (120ml) dry red wine; 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes or tomato puree; 1 can (6 oz / 170g) tomato paste; 1 cup (240ml) water or beef broth; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup (100g) grated Kefalotyri or Kefalograviera cheese (for serving)

Makaronia me Kima Greece

A classic Greek dish made with pasta (such as spaghetti or bucatini) topped with a savory meat sauce (kima) and grated cheese.

Pasta meat

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Pasta meat sauce cheese

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