Beef Fajita Pasta by @veryhungrygreek

30 min

3 servings

๐Ÿฅฉ

380 g

Beef mince

๐Ÿง‚

23 ml

Fajita seasoning

๐Ÿซ‘

2

Sweet peppers

๐Ÿ

150 g

Penne pasta

๐Ÿฅ›

55 ml

Single cream

๐Ÿง€

60 g

Mature cheddar

๐Ÿ—

1 pot

Chicken stock pot

  1. Grate
    • mature cheddar cheese

    Finely grate the mature cheddar cheese and set it aside for the sauce and garnish.

  2. Slice
    • sweet peppers

    Slice the sweet peppers into thin strips.

  3. Boil
    • salt

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat.

  4. Add
    • dry penne pasta

    Add the dry penne pasta and cook until al dente, following the packet timing.

  5. Drain
    • dry penne pasta

    Reserve 60 ml (4 tbsp) of pasta water, then drain the cooked pasta in a colander.

  6. Spray
    • cooking oil spray

    Spray a large frying pan with cooking oil spray and heat it over medium-high heat.

  7. Add
    • sweet peppers

    Add the sliced sweet peppers and fry until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.

  8. Add
    • 5% fat beef mince

    Add the 380 g beef mince to the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon.

  9. Stir
    • fajita seasoning
    • 5% fat beef mince

    Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning and brown the beef for 3 to 4 minutes.

  10. Add
    • chicken stock pot
    • Beef mince

    Add the chicken stock pot and 60 ml reserved pasta water to the beef mixture.

  11. Pour
    • single cream

    Pour in the 55 ml single cream and cook over high heat until the sauce starts to bubble.

  12. Stir
    • mature cheddar cheese

    Stir the grated mature cheddar cheese into the bubbling sauce until melted and smooth.

  13. Add
    • dry penne pasta
    • Beef mince

    Add the drained penne pasta and toss until every piece is coated in the creamy beef sauce.

  14. Divide
    • mature cheddar cheese
    • fresh parsley
    • Penne pasta

    Divide the pasta between 3 servings and top with the remaining cheddar and optional fresh parsley.

Beef Fajita Pasta by @veryhungrygreek

30 min

3 servings

๐Ÿฅฉ

380 g

Beef mince

๐Ÿง‚

23 ml

Fajita seasoning

๐Ÿซ‘

2

Sweet peppers

๐Ÿ

150 g

Penne pasta

๐Ÿฅ›

55 ml

Single cream

๐Ÿง€

60 g

Mature cheddar

๐Ÿ—

1 pot

Chicken stock pot

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Finely grate the mature cheddar cheese and set it aside for the sauce and garnish.

    ๐Ÿง€mature cheddar cheese
    ๐Ÿง€grater
  2. Step 2/14

    Slice the sweet peppers into thin strips.

    ๐Ÿซ‘sweet peppers
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตchopping board
  3. Step 3/14

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat.

    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฒlarge saucepan
  4. Step 4/14

    Add the dry penne pasta and cook until al dente, following the packet timing.

    ๐Ÿdry penne pasta
    ๐Ÿฒlarge saucepan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  5. Step 5/14

    Reserve 60 ml (4 tbsp) of pasta water, then drain the cooked pasta in a colander.

    ๐Ÿdry penne pasta
    ๐Ÿฅ›measuring jug
    ๐Ÿงบcolander
  6. Step 6/14

    Spray a large frying pan with cooking oil spray and heat it over medium-high heat.

    ๐Ÿซ—cooking oil spray
    ๐Ÿณlarge frying pan
  7. Step 7/14

    Add the sliced sweet peppers and fry until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.

    ๐Ÿซ‘sweet peppers
    ๐Ÿณlarge frying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  8. Step 8/14

    Add the 380 g beef mince to the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon.

    ๐Ÿฅฉ5% fat beef mince
    ๐Ÿณlarge frying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  9. Step 9/14

    Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning and brown the beef for 3 to 4 minutes.

    ๐Ÿง‚fajita seasoning
    ๐Ÿฅฉ5% fat beef mince
    ๐Ÿณlarge frying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
  10. Step 10/14

    Add the chicken stock pot and 60 ml reserved pasta water to the beef mixture.

    ๐Ÿ—chicken stock pot
    ๐Ÿณlarge frying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ›measuring jug
  11. Step 11/14

    Pour in the 55 ml single cream and cook over high heat until the sauce starts to bubble.

    ๐Ÿฅ›single cream
    ๐Ÿณlarge frying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ›measuring jug
  12. Step 12/14

    Stir the grated mature cheddar cheese into the bubbling sauce until melted and smooth.

    ๐Ÿง€mature cheddar cheese
    ๐Ÿณlarge frying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  13. Step 13/14

    Add the drained penne pasta and toss until every piece is coated in the creamy beef sauce.

    ๐Ÿdry penne pasta
    ๐Ÿณlarge frying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  14. Step 14/14

    Divide the pasta between 3 servings and top with the remaining cheddar and optional fresh parsley.

    ๐Ÿง€mature cheddar cheese
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh parsley
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Herbs and Spices, Seasoning, Vegetables, Dairy, Stock

Ingredients

Beef mince, Fajita seasoning, Sweet peppers, Penne pasta, Single cream, Mature cheddar, Chicken stock pot

Notes

Beef mince (5% fat British beef mince), Sweet peppers (pack of 3 available, used 2), Penne pasta (dry), Mature cheddar (grated)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

477 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 40g, Fat: 15g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 270mg, Iron: 4.5mg, Potassium: 620mg, Sodium: 700mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 75mg, Vitamin B12: 2.2mcg, Vitamin A: 150mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large saucepan, large frying pan, colander, grater, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring jug, knife, chopping board

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Dinner, Weeknight meal, Meal prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@veryhungrygreek

Origin

Cuisine

British, Mexican

Geographic

United Kingdom, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Cheesy, Al dente

Flavors

Savory, Smoky, Spicy, Cheesy, Beefy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Do not leave the cooked beef pasta out for more than 2 hours.,Cool promptly before refrigerating.), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container at or below 4ยฐC (40ยฐF).,Reheat until piping hot throughout before serving.), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in airtight single-portion containers after cooling.,Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly.)