Ghackets mit Hörnli
Swiss ground beef and tomato sauce with small pasta, finished with a crispy breadcrumb topping. A warming, homestyle dinner that comes together in one pan.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 10 oz small pasta (hörnli or ditalini)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 14.5 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add diced onion and cook until softened and golden, ~3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned with no pink, ~6 minutes.
- 4
Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add pasta directly to the pan and stir well. Simmer uncovered until pasta is tender, ~10 minutes.
- 6
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Discard thyme sprigs if using fresh.
- 7
In a small bowl, toss panko with 2 tablespoons melted butter and a pinch of salt.
- 8
Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over the surface of the pasta.
- 9
Place under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until breadcrumbs turn golden brown. Watch closely.
- 10
Remove from heat and let rest 2 minutes. Serve hot in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or saucepan (3-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon
- small bowl
- broiler or oven set to high
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