Mid-Week One Pot Creamy Pasta
Mid-Week One Pot Creamy Pastan is a dairy free main course. This recipe makes 6 servings with 441 calories, 28g of protein, and 12g of fat each. For $1.69 per serving, this recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 50 people have tried and liked this recipe. A mixture of garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes. It is brought to you by Go Dairy Free. With a spoonacular score of 91%, this dish is super. Try {Mid-Week Munchies} Strawberry Cloud Jello Salad, One Pot Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta, and Week of Meals For College Students – Burgers, Pasta & Omelette Week for similar recipes.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: 5 minutes
Cooking duration: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup So Delicious Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Plus AlmondMilk
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 package dried egg noodles (approximately 1 lb – see post above for other options)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped + extra for garnish
2 tablespoons flour
2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded, diced
1 lb lean ground beef or chicken
1 medium onion, chopped rough
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup frozen peas
Pinch of red chili flakes
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 cup tomato puree
1-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Equipment:
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
In a large preheated skillet add the oil, followed by the onion, pepper and garlic. Stir to soften. Push the vegetables over to one side and add the meat, stir to brown and cook, 5-8 minutes. Take your time, this stage develops the end flavours.Add flour, stir and cook for another minute. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring vigorously to thicken and prevent lumps. Add the tomato puree, herbs and spices. Cook with a lid slightly ajar on medium high heat for 10-15 minutes. Stirring to prevent sticking, deglazing the pan.Add 1/2 of the broth then the pasta noodles. Bring to a boil then, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Stir every 5-6 minutes so liquid distributes evenly while cooking. Add more broth 1/2 cup at a time as pasta begins to expand and absorb liquid.Add peas 5-6 minutes before pasta is thoroughly cooked. This is a creamy dish so the pasta will not be al dente. Season to taste with salt and pepper.Sprinkle with parsley.
Step by step:
1. In a large preheated skillet add the oil, followed by the onion, pepper and garlic. Stir to soften. Push the vegetables over to one side and add the meat, stir to brown and cook, 5-8 minutes. Take your time, this stage develops the end flavours.
2. Add flour, stir and cook for another minute. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring vigorously to thicken and prevent lumps.
3. Add the tomato puree, herbs and spices. Cook with a lid slightly ajar on medium high heat for 10-15 minutes. Stirring to prevent sticking, deglazing the pan.
4. Add 1/2 of the broth then the pasta noodles. Bring to a boil then, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Stir every 5-6 minutes so liquid distributes evenly while cooking.
5. Add more broth 1/2 cup at a time as pasta begins to expand and absorb liquid.
6. Add peas 5-6 minutes before pasta is thoroughly cooked. This is a creamy dish so the pasta will not be al dente. Season to taste with salt and pepper.Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Information:
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