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• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 piece small onion
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 450 grams ground beef
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon thyme
• 1 pinch chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 250 grams thin spaghetti
• to taste fresh parsley
• to taste parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large pan over medium heat and melt the butter.

2. 2

   Finely dice the small onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.

3. 3

   Add minced or thinly sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the ground beef, breaking it into chunks with a spatula, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned.

5. 5

   Season the meat with salt, black pepper, thyme, chili flakes, and smoked paprika.

6. 6

   Stir in the tomato paste, mix well, and sauté for one minute.

7. 7

   Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Add the thin spaghetti, stir to combine, and simmer on medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until the pasta is cooked through.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese before serving.