Spaghetti with Minced Meat

• 1 package (500 gr.) spaghetti
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Minced Meat

• 1 kg pork mince (ground pork)
• 1 dry onion, finely chopped
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup grated tomato
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 level teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 level teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup chopped parsley
• Grated Kefalotyri (or Halloumi) cheese

For the Spaghetti:

1. Put plenty of water in a medium pot, and when it boils, add the vegetable stock cube and salt.
2. Stir and add the spaghetti.
3. Let them boil for 8-10 minutes. Drain them.

Meanwhile, prepare the minced meat:

4. Peel and finely chop the onion. Place a frying pan over medium heat, add the oil, then sauté the onion. When it softens, add the minced meat and continue sautéing, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to prevent clumping. When it turns pale, add the tomato and sugar.
5. Stir 2-3 times and add the cinnamon, mint, salt, and pepper. Stir, then add the parsley and salt again (Note: The original recipe lists salt twice, we keep the instruction as written).
6. Simmer until the meat is well cooked and the flavors have melded. Add the spaghetti, mix, and serve by sprinkling with the grated cheese and, if you like, a little pomegranate.