How to make Tallarines con Tuco

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Tallarines con tuco is the weeknight pasta: long noodles and a meat or meatless tomato sauce cooked until it tastes like a house, not a can. Tuco is the Argentine word for that sauce.

Tallarines con tuco is a comforting Argentinian pasta dish featuring long noodles paired with a rich tomato sauce. This sauce, known as tuco, can be made with or without meat, and is cooked until it exudes a homemade warmth, distinct from anything canned. Commonly enjoyed on weeknights across Argentina, this dish brings together simple ingredients like tallarines or spaghetti, tomato puree, onion, and ground beef, seasoned with oregano and salt. The result is a hearty, flavorful meal that captures the essence of home-cooked goodness.