Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti with Tuscan Sauce Recipe

Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti with Tuscan Sauce Recipe

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped
  • 2 leaves sage, chopped
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1 (14 ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 (13.25 ounce) box Barilla® Whole Grain Spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion, garlic, rosemary, and sage. Saute for 5 minutes over low heat.
  2. Add the ground meats and cook until the meat begins to stick to the bottom of the pan.
  3. Deglaze with red wine and let mixture reduce well. Add the canned tomatoes and water, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer sauce mixture until water evaporates.
  4. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt, and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, toss with sauce and sprinkle with pecorino cheese.