Serves 1
Directions
- 1Start by browning some ground beef.
- 2Season the ground beef with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, and paprika.
- 3Once cooked through, set the ground beef to the side.
- 4In the same pan, sauté chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in olive oil.
- 5Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- 6Add in chopped tomatoes and zucchini.
- 7Add in tomato paste and let it cook out for a few minutes.
- 8Pour in the broth/stock.
- 9Bring the mixture to a bubble, then simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 10While the sauce simmers, cook up your pasta in a separate pot.
- 11Blend up the cooked vegetables to create a smooth sauce.
- 12Finish off the sauce by stirring in heavy cream.
- 13Add the cooked ground beef back into the sauce.
- 14Finally, add some grated cheddar cheese and stir until nice and smooth.
- 15Add in your cooked pasta and stir to combine.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp mustard powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 large onion
- 1 large carrot
- 2 stalks celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 zucchini
- 0.25 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups broth/stock
- 1 lb small pasta
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
- Parmesan
- basil
Equipment
panwooden spoonpotfood processorgraterbowl
Tips
- This recipe was a big hit with my toddler.
- I ended up making a big batch to keep on hand for leftovers.
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