Vermicelli with meat and spicy sauce

Name: Vermicelli with meat and spicy sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Vermicelli pasta 0.7 lb; Beef 1.1 lbs; Carrots ¾ cup; Celery 2.1 oz; White onions ½ cup; Red wine 0.4 cup; Fresh chili pepper (small) 2; Bay leaves 3 leaves; Rosemary 1 sprig; Peeled tomatoes 3 cups; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Garlic 1 clove

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585

Calories per serving

Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 585
Carbohydrates g 76.6
of which sugars g 12.4
Protein g 35.9
Fats g 13.2
of which saturated fat g 3.94
Fiber g 5.6
Cholesterol mg 88
Sodium mg 424

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Vermicelli with meat and spicy sauce is such a treat, especially if you're into bold, rustic pasta dishes. It's a Southern Italian classic, combining vermicelli with meat and a tender, slow-cooked sauce loaded with deep flavors. In regions like Calabria and Campania, folks have really been perfecting spicy sauces for ages. I mean, you've got beef, tomato pulp, and a serious kick of chili pepper. And the sauce? It's got punch from the chili, but also that comforting taste of red wine, bay leaf, and rosemary—making this spicy vermicelli recipe unique.

As the meat cooks low and slow, it soaks up all those herbs and spices, becoming super moist and flavorful. That combo of spicy heat and herby warmth, plus the rich tomato, makes this dish like a classic ragù—but with extra attitude. And seriously good stuff.

This isn't a dish you rush through. Nope. Slow cooking is what gives the sauce its special, deep taste, and the beef that fall-apart tenderness. Southern Italians are known for hearty food, and this dish shows exactly why. And listen, some fun twists? Throw in extra chili or a splash more wine, depending on your heat preference. Vermicelli pasta is the star here, soaking up the spicy meat sauce, so every strand is coated with flavor.

Whether you're a fan of an easy vermicelli recipe or just want something to warm you up, this dish brings comfort and excitement to the table. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, maybe with a chunk of crusty bread to mop up every last bit of sauce. For anyone who likes their pasta with a good dose of spicy and hearty goodness, this is a meal that always hits the spot. Enjoy the authentic taste of Southern Italy in every bite. Feel free to tweak it—it's all part of the fun, for sure!

How to prepare Vermicelli with meat and spicy sauce

To prepare vermicelli with meat and spicy sauce, prepare the How to make the soffritto. Wash all the vegetables under plenty of fresh running water, then trim them 1 and peel the carrots with a peeler 2. Finely chop the celery, carrot, and onion, and cut the garlic in half 3.

Cut the chili pepper lengthwise with a small knife 4, remove the internal seeds and chop it 5. Take the meat and remove any fatty parts 6,

cut it into slices 7 and then into chunks 8. Put a non-stick pot with oil on the stove, and when it is hot, add the onion 9,

the chopped carrot, celery 10, and garlic 11; cook for 10 minutes, then add the diced meat 12.

Add the bay leaf, chopped rosemary 13, chili pepper 14, and deglaze with red wine 15.

Add the peeled tomatoes 16 and stir with a kitchen spatula or wooden spoon 17; adjust with salt 18 and

pepper 19 and cook for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. After the required time, remove the garlic 20 and bay leaf 21.

Put a pot with salted water on the stove and cook the pasta 22. Once ready, drain it and add it directly to the sauce 23. Stir to flavor and finally serve your vermicelli with meat and chili sauce while hot 24!

Storage

You can store the vermicelli with meat and spicy sauce for a maximum of 2-3 days in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap. Freezing is not recommended.

If you have leftovers, you can freeze the meat sauce, only if you have used fresh, non-defrosted ingredients.