Ingredients

  • 12 oz. fettuccine or any long pasta
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 3/4 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/4 c. dry white wine
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • .13 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • .13 tsp. freshly grated or ground nutmeg
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 3/4 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Method

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • Add the carrot, celery, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes more.
  • While the vegetables cook, combine the beef and wine in a medium bowl; break up the beef with a spoon.
  • Add the beef mixture to the vegetables, increase the heat to medium-high and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until the liquid has evaporated and the meat begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the red pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Add the tomatoes to the skillet and simmer until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley and toss with the pasta.