Creamy Conchiglie with Ground Meat, Tomato, and Arugula Pesto by @maritoemoglie_incucina

35 min
Medium

4 servings

400 g

Conchiglie

300 g

Ground Meat

30 ml

Tomato Paste

200 g

Ricotta

100 g

Arugula Pesto

1

Small Onion

5 ml

Dried Thyme

15 ml

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

5 ml

Salt

5 ml

Black Pepper

15 ml

Grated Pecorino

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.

    extra virgin olive oil
    small onion
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  2. Step 2/7

    Add the ground meat and cook until well browned, breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon.

    ground meat
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  3. Step 3/7

    Add the tomato paste and thyme, mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

    tomato paste
    dried thyme
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  4. Step 4/7

    Incorporate the ricotta and mix until you get a creamy sauce. Let it cook for a couple of minutes.

    ricotta
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  5. Step 5/7

    Add the arugula pesto and mix well until all ingredients are well combined. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

    arugula pesto
    salt
    black pepper
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  6. Step 6/7

    Meanwhile, cook the conchiglie in plenty of salted water until al dente. Drain and transfer directly to the pan with the sauce.

    conchiglie
    salt
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  7. Step 7/7

    Mix well to evenly coat the pasta with the sauce. If desired, you can add a sprinkle of grated pecorino and some chopped fresh basil.

    grated pecorino
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    🧀grater

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Pasta, Meat, Vegetables, Dairy, Herbs, Oils, Spices

Ingredients

conchiglie, ground meat, tomato paste, ricotta, arugula pesto, small onion, dried thyme, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, grated pecorino

Allergens

Dairy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low Carb

Calories

600 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 25g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Sugar: 6g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 800mg, Calcium: 150mg, Iron: 2.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 500IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Vitamin K: 50µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

wooden spoon, grater

Appliances

stove, large pan

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@maritoemoglie_incucina

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Lazio

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy

Flavors

Savory

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (covered), fridge : 3 days (airtight container), freezer : 1 month (airtight container)