Chilli Cheese Beef Pasta

Chilli Cheese Beef Pasta is a 35-minute protein packed dinner. Pick estimates $5.77 a serving, above the catalog average of $5.05, with 38g of protein and 640 kcal. You need stove and 7 ingredients.

• 35 minCook time
• $5.77Est. cost
• 640Calories
• 38gProtein
• 62gCarbs
• 26gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🥩Ground BeefMeat & Seafood5 oz
• 🍝Penne PastaPantry2¾ oz
• 🥫Diced TomatoesPantry¾ cup
• 🌶️Chili PowderPantry1 tsp
• 🧅Yellow OnionProduce¼ piece
• 🧄GarlicProduce1 clove
• 🧀Cheddar CheeseDairy & Eggs1½ oz

Method

1. Cook the penne in boiling salted water for 10-11 minutes until al dente, then drain, reserving a splash of pasta water.
2. Dice the onion and mince the garlic while the pasta cooks.
3. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
4. Add the onion and garlic to the beef and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes and chili powder and simmer for 6 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Toss the drained penne into the beef sauce with a splash of pasta water to loosen it.
7. Remove from the heat and stir in half the cheddar until melted, then top with the remaining cheese to serve.

You'll need

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