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Creamy Beef & Cheddar Pasta (Boujie Hamburger Helper)

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @cookinwithmegg43 imports3 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • ground beef (seasoned)Meat500 g
  • tomato pastePantry60 g
  • white wineBeverages60 ml
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • spinach (fresh)Produce100 g
  • cheddar cheese (grated)Dairy150 g
  • pasta (dried, shape of choice)Grains300 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

696kcal

Carbs
60 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
36 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring salted water to a boil in a stockpot.
    • Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain, keeping a little cooking water.
    Step 1

  2. Brown the seasoned beef

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
    • Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper and cook until browned, breaking it up.
    Step 2

  3. Build the sauce

    • Stir the tomato paste into the beef and cook briefly.
    • Pour in the white wine and let it reduce.
    • Add the heavy cream and simmer gently.
    Step 3

  4. Add spinach and cheese

    • Stir in the spinach until wilted.
    • Add the grated cheddar and stir until melted and creamy.
    Step 4

  5. Combine and serve

    • Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.
    • Serve hot.
    Step 5
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