Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta

30m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Boil 300g of shell pasta in salt water.
  2. 2Save 60ml of pasta water for later.
  3. 3Oil up a hot pan.
  4. 4Add 800g of 15% ground beef to the pan.
  5. 5Let the beef get a crispy sear, then break it up.
  6. 6Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the beef.
  7. 7Mix the seasonings with the beef.
  8. 8Set the beef aside.
  9. 9Add one medium chopped onion to the pan.
  10. 10Add 4 cloves of diced garlic.
  11. 11Stir until fragrant.
  12. 12Add 400ml of tomato sauce.
  13. 13Add 200ml of beef stock.
  14. 14Add 200ml of double cream.
  15. 15Add a teaspoon of Italian herbs.
  16. 16Give the sauce a good stir.
  17. 17Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
  18. 18Add the cooked beef to the sauce.
  19. 19Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
  20. 20Add the saved pasta water to the sauce.
  21. 21Mix everything until beautifully rich and creamy.
  22. 22Box into 4 equal servings.
  23. 23Garnish with grated Pecorino or Parmesan and chopped basil.
  24. 24Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 300 g shell pasta
  • olive oil
  • 800 g ground beef
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 400 ml tomato sauce
  • 200 ml beef stock
  • 200 ml double cream
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 4 tbsp grated Pecorino or Parmesan
  • chopped basil

Equipment

panpotwooden spoonmeasuring cupmeal prep boxes

Tips

  • Store in meal prep boxes refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, and stir till creamy!

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