# One-Pot Pasta with Meat Sauce

Recipe by [Ostap Melnyk](https://fridge.menu/en/u/ostapmelnyk)

A hearty one-pot pasta with a rich meat and vegetable sauce, all cooked together in a single pan.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · Pasta

Contains: gluten, milk

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## Ingredients

- 50 g [Bacon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bacon)
- 400 g [Beef mince](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-beef)
- 350 g [Pasta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pasta)
- 2 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 800 g [Tinned chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes)
- 2 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot) — coarsely grated
- 1 pcs [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini) — coarsely grated
- 10 pcs [Tomato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato) — cut into wedges
- 2 pcs [Celery](https://fridge.menu/en/i/celery) — stalks, coarsely grated
- 2 tbsp [Sun-dried tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sun-dried-tomatoes) — finely chopped
- 1 tsp [Dried thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-thyme)
- 2 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 500 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 100 ml [Wine](https://fridge.menu/en/i/wine) — optional
- 2 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 50 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan) — freshly grated
- 1 bunch [Thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/thyme) — fresh, a small handful

## Steps

1. Fry the bacon until crisp in a large pot with the oil – the same pot you'll cook the pasta in.
2. Set the bacon aside and brown the beef mince in the bacon fat in the same pot.
3. Add all the other ingredients along with the fried bacon to the pot.
4. Stir well and reduce the heat to medium.
5. Simmer covered for about 10-15 minutes.
6. Stir a few times during cooking and check that the pasta has reached al dente.
7. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan and, if you like, fresh thyme.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/pasta-with-meat-sauce-2krw5rbm

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