Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time13 minsTotal Time18 mins
9ozrefrigerated pappardelle pasta
1tbspolive oil
10ozmirepoix
1lb85% lean ground beef
1 ½cupsmarinara sauce
¼cuppart skim ricotta cheese
2tbspthinly sliced fresh basil for garnish (optional)
1
Prepare pasta as label directs; drain, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water.
2
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mirepoix; cook and stir 3 minutes or until almost tender. Add beef and increase heat to medium-high; cook and stir 7 minutes or until beef is browned, breaking up beef with side of spoon. Stir in sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes or until heated through. Add pasta and reserved cooking water; toss. Makes about 6 cups.
3
Serve pasta dolloped with ricotta cheese garnished with basil, if desired.
Chef Tip: Customize this recipe by swapping the beef with Italian-style turkey meatballs and/or the marinara sauce with vodka sauce.
Make it Gluten Free: Dependent on using a Gluten Free pasta.
Ingredients
9ozrefrigerated pappardelle pasta
1tbspolive oil
10ozmirepoix
1lb85% lean ground beef
1 ½cupsmarinara sauce
¼cuppart skim ricotta cheese
2tbspthinly sliced fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Directions
1
Prepare pasta as label directs; drain, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water.
2
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mirepoix; cook and stir 3 minutes or until almost tender. Add beef and increase heat to medium-high; cook and stir 7 minutes or until beef is browned, breaking up beef with side of spoon. Stir in sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes or until heated through. Add pasta and reserved cooking water; toss. Makes about 6 cups.
3
Serve pasta dolloped with ricotta cheese garnished with basil, if desired.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
