A simple tomato sauce with ground beef is served with lovely rigatoni, sautéed zucchini and bell peppers, some black beans and corn. Topped with plenty of golden-brown cheese this fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine will make everyone happy.
400g(95% lean) ground beefor a plant-based option (≈14 oz)
1smallonion
3cloves ofgarlic
1teaspoonMexican spice blend *
salt
120gcanned black beans(≈ 4 oz)
70gcanned sweet corn(≈ 2.5 oz)
400gStrand or crushed tomatoes(14 oz)
80gshredded cheese(3 oz or ≈¾ cup) e.g. Gouda, Cheddar, Mozzarella or a low fat shredded cheese
Anleitungen
Pasta
Preheat the oven to 200°C or 400°F. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the pasta and drain it two minutes earlier than indicated on the package instruction.
Vegetable and Beef Sauce
Meanwhile, wash the zucchini and bell pepper and cut them into small cubes or slices. In a pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil and sauté the vegetables over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Once the vegetables have developed a slight roasted flavor, remove them from the pan, set aside and then add the ground beef along with the remaining oil. Fry until it’s brown and crumbly. Meanwhile, peel and finely dice the onion and garlic.
Add them to the pan once the beef is nicely browned, season with salt and your Mexican seasoning and sauté until the onions are translucent.
Rinse the beans thoroughly and add them to the pan alongside the corn and the sautéed vegetables. Reduce the heat and add the tomatoes. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes.
Pasta Bake
Add the pasta and transfer the mixture an oven proof baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese on top and place it in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
Notizen
*Alternatively, a mixture of cumin, ground coriander, cayenne powder, sweet and smoked paprika powder.Nutritional values per serving:
calories: 455 kcal
fat: 12.2 g
saturated fatty acids: 2.3 g
carbohydrates: 45.7 g
sugar: 7.8 g
dietary fiber: 6.8 g
protein: 37.2 g
Nährwerte
Calories: 455kcal
Keyword ground beef, pasta bake, whole wheat pasta
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