Skillet navy-style pasta with canned stewed meat

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make skillet navy-style pasta with canned stewed meat? First, gather all the ingredients. Which pasta is best? Anything you like — shells, spirals, elbows, or spaghetti. The canned meat can be beef, pork, or poultry. Pick your spices to taste.

2. Step 2:

   

   First, cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain it in a colander.

3. Step 3:

   

   Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet. Peel and finely chop the onion. Add it to the skillet with salt to taste and a teaspoon of sugar. Fry, stirring, until golden, about 3-5 minutes.

4. Step 4:

   

   Peel and mince the garlic as finely as you can, or press it through a garlic press. Add the garlic and wine vinegar to the skillet. The vinegar cooks off as it fries, leaving the base with a pleasant sweet-and-sour taste. Add the tomato paste and stir-fry for about 2 more minutes.

5. Step 5:

   

   Mash the canned meat with a fork into small pieces, or until smooth if you prefer.

6. Step 6:

   

   Add the meat to the skillet with the onion and bring it to a boil. Pour in half a cup of boiling water (use less or more depending on how thick you want the sauce).

7. Step 7:

   

   Stir and add your favorite spices. I added ground allspice, dried aromatic herbs, and a ready-made vegetable seasoning blend. Salt to taste. Lower the heat and cook for another 3-5 minutes.

8. Step 8:

   

   Add the pasta to the skillet.

9. Step 9:

   

   Mix everything thoroughly and sprinkle with finely chopped herbs — use dill, parsley, or scallions. Stir again, taste, and add salt if needed. Turn off the heat, cover the skillet, and let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes.

10. Step 10:

    

    Done — time to serve! Fresh vegetables or a salad round it out nicely.