Penne Arrabiata

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp crushed fennel seeds
• 2 tbsp seasoning mix
• 12oz package ground beef or impossible meat
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 30 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1.5 lb penne pasta
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt - more to taste
• black pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese, grated for serving
• 1/2 cup parseley leaves

Instructions

Well in advance:

1. Prep: crush fennel seeds.
2. Combine and mix in mixing bowl: meat, seasoning mix, crushed fennel seeds, vinegar.
3. Cover with aluminum foil and let marinate in the fridge.

Before meal:

4. Brown the marinated meat in a large pan over med-high heat with 2 tbsp olive oil, ~2 min on each side, then return it to the bowl.
5. Saute the onion with garlic and chili flakes in the other 2 tbsp olive oil for ~4 min.
6. Add white wine, leave uncovered to reduce until nearly dry.
7. Add tomatoes, simmer covered for 20 minutes.
8. Boil salted water and cook the pasta ~10 minutes until al dente.
9. Add salt and meat mixture to the sauce, season to taste with salt & pepper.
10. Mix in the cooked pasta.

Serve with the chopped parseley as a garnish, and grated parmesan.