Makaronia me kima

Makaronia me kima, a family staple! A simple meat sauce scented with allspice and cinnamon, paired with your fave pasta. Cheese optional, but myzithra and kefalotiri are both great options. Use real Pecorino Romano in a pinch!
Like I’ve recommended before, it makes soooooo much sense to double the recipe and then freeze some sauce for another day. Freeze flattened in a one-quart freezer bag so that it takes up little space in the freezer and it’ll be quick to defrost, too!

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb (500g) ground beef and pork (half and half)
1/2 red onion, grated
2/3 cup tomato paste
3-4 allspice berries
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, or to taste
salt and pepper
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Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add meat and cook until well browned. Add onion and cook till softened. Stir in tomato paste and let cook for 1-2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and then water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Simmer gently for 30-45 minutes, till sauce has thickened slightly (remove lid towards end of cooking if required). Serve with your favorite pasta. Spaghetti or bucatini are both great options!