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Creamy Minced Meat Pasta with Parmesan

Ingredients
    For the sauce:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 400 g minced pork (or beef/chicken)
  • 30 ml tomato juice
  • 400 ml chicken broth (or water)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Rosemary (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese
    • For the pasta:
  • 300 g pasta of choice (penne, spaghetti, fusilli, etc.)
  • Salt (for boiling water)
  • A little pasta water (reserved from boiling)
  • Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the base:
      • Heat a pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
      • Add the finely chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
  2. 2
    Cook the vegetables & meat:
      • Add the finely chopped red bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
      • Add the minced pork (or preferred meat) and cook until it changes color.
  3. 3
    Make the sauce:
      • Pour in the tomato juice and chicken broth (or water if broth is unavailable).
      • Season with salt, black pepper, and rosemary.
      • Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Cook the pasta:
      • Meanwhile, boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
      • Reserve a small amount of pasta water before draining.
  5. 5
    Combine everything:
      • Add 1 tablespoon of cream cheese to the sauce and mix well.
      • Toss in the drained pasta along with a little pasta water to help bind everything together.
      • Let it cook together for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Serve & enjoy:
      • Serve hot, topped with plenty of grated Parmesan.
      • Enjoy and let me know what your favorite pasta dish is! 😊

     

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