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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Stir-fried dishes are always loved by many people because of their delicious flavor and nutritional value. Today, the Into the Kitchen section of TasteVN will guide you on how to make delicious and easy spaghetti with minced pork and tomato sauce. Let’s get started.
Ingredients for Spaghetti with Minced Pork and Tomato Sauce Serves 4
Spaghetti 500 gr (1 bag) Minced pork 500 gr Tomatoes 6 pieces Green onions a little Red onions 2 bulbs Garlic 2 cloves Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common spices a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder)
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Ingredients
How to choose fresh pork
- Good pork will have a bright pink color, dry membrane, slightly firm surface, and tender texture.
- When pressed, the meat should feel elastic and dry.
- You can buy pre-minced pork, but to ensure safety, you should buy whole pork and ask the seller to grind it for you.
- Alternatively, you can also grind it yourself using a meat grinder at home to ensure hygiene and quality when using.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes that have a smooth, plump skin, bright red and even in color.
- It is advisable to buy tomatoes that have a mild fragrance as they are naturally ripened on the vine. Meanwhile, those that have been artificially ripened will have no scent at all.
- You should select tomatoes that still have their stems attached, with the stems still fresh and not wilted.
- Avoid buying tomatoes that are green or have both red and green spots. When purchasing, be sure to check carefully for any signs of pests or if they are soft and mushy.
Where to buy Spaghetti?
You can find spaghetti at shopping malls, large supermarkets, and e-commerce platforms. Alternatively, you can check the spaghetti currently available at TasteVN to ensure quality and flavor of the dish.
How to prepare Spaghetti with minced pork and tomato sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the outer skin of the garlic and shallots, remove the stems from the tomatoes, wash everything thoroughly with water, and then chop finely. Trim the roots of the green onions, wash them, and chop them small as well.
Tip: If you have a blender, you can put the tomatoes in and blend them for quicker preparation. Remember to blend just enough, not too finely, so that you can still taste the tomato in the dish.
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Boil the pasta
Place a pot on the stove over medium heat, add 1.5 liters of water. Add the pasta to the pot along with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to prevent the noodles from sticking together and to make them shinier. When the water boils, continue to keep it on the stove for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove the pot from the stove, prepare a clean basket and pour the pasta into the basket, then rinse under cold running water. After that, set the pasta aside to drain.
Note:- If the water does not fully cover the pasta, wait until the bottom noodles start to soften, then use a pair of chopsticks to stir and push the noodles on top down below. Do not break the noodles in half.
- To check if the pasta is cooked, pick a strand of pasta, and gently press it with your fingertip; if it is still chewy and hard to break, continue cooking on the stove for about 2 more minutes until soft. If the pasta breaks easily and is soft, it is done.
- Depending on your preference for softer or firmer pasta, adjust the boiling time accordingly.
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Sauté the meat
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pot and sauté the minced onion and garlic until fragrant. Then add the minced meat and stir well. Season with 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Continue stirring until the meat is crumbly and not clumped together, then transfer the meat to a plate and set aside.
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Make the tomato sauce
Continue using that pan, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, when the oil is hot, add the minced tomatoes and stir for about 2 minutes.
Season with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Stir on low heat for about 15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
Note: At this step, you can add about 1/2 cup of water (rice bowl size) to the tomato pot and keep the heat low to help the sauce become smooth and not too thick.
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Making minced meat tomato sauce
Add the cooked minced meat to the pot of tomato sauce and stir well. Adjust the seasoning of the sauce to suit your family’s taste, then add the chopped green onions, stir once, and turn off the heat.
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Final product
Prepare a plate, place the rolled pasta in the center. Then pour the minced meat tomato sauce over the pasta and it is ready to enjoy.
The Italian pasta with minced pork tomato sauce is complete. The noodles are chewy, smooth, and blend perfectly with the tangy sauce from the tomatoes and the flavorful minced pork. Wishing you success in your cooking!
Finished product cooked according to the recipe from TasteVN
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So you don’t need to eat spaghetti at restaurants anymore, right? Now with the recipe shared by TasteVN, you can make the delicious and attractive spaghetti with tomato sauce and minced pork right at home. Wish you success in making this dish!
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