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Cheesy Beef Pasta
Ingredients
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Onion · chopped1
- Ground beef1 lb
- Saltto taste
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Garlic · minced2
- Tomato · diced1
- Beef stock3 cups
- Milk2 cups
- Uncooked cavatappi1 lb
- Cheddar cheese · shredded3 cups
- Bacon · cooked½ cups
- Parsley · chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the beef, break it up with a spatula and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until browned. Season with salt.
- Add the tomato paste and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant and the paste turns brick red. Add the diced tomatoes, beef stock and milk and bring to a low boil.
- Once boiling, add the cavatappi. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid. Cooking time varies with the pasta shape.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheddar until melted, then add the bacon. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Summarized from Tasty's video. Watch it for the details.
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