Makarony Po Flotski (Russian Navy Style Pasta)

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook stirring occasionally until the onion is golden, for about 4 to 6 minutes. Once the onion is caramelized, remove it from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2

To the same skillet, add the ground beef. Break the ground beef apart with a spatula and cook until the meat is cooked through. Add the garlic powder and red paprika. Mix and season with salt.

Step 3

Add the cooked onion to the beef. Take the skillet off the heat and set aside until the pasta is done cooking.

Step 4

Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packaging. Make sure to not overcook it. Once the pasta is finished cooking, preserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.

Step 5

Add the butter, drained pasta, and 1/2 cup of pasta water to the ground beef. Heat over medium-high heat and cook stirring from time to time for about 3 minutes. Take off the heat and serve.