ReadyCarved® Gyros Bolognese over Pasta

  • Serves: 4
  • Ingredients:
    • 2 onions, finely chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • ½ cup extra virgin Greek olive oil
    • 2 Cups ReadyCarved® Gyros slices, coarsely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
    • 1 cup white wine
    • 5 allspice berries
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 piece of orange zest
    • Salt, pepper to taste
    • 1 pound Spaghetti or linguine (ziti)
  • Directions:
    • Heat the olive oil and sweat the onion until wilted and translucent in a stockpot. Add the garlic and stir. Add the gyro meat and toss to coat in the oil.
    • Stir in the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and wine. Add the spices, herbs, and zest. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Bring pasta to a boil in salted water according to package directions in pot. Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking liquid. Add a little of the cooking liquid of necessary to the Bolognese before serving, heating it through.
    • Toss the pasta with the gyro Bolognese and serve with grated cheese if desired.