Fresh conchiglie ground beef - Extra large standard

Fresh Conchiglie & Ground Beef

with Wilted Greens & Grana Padano

710 cals

20 mins

Description

Showcase deliciously fresh conchiglie at dinnertime this week. We love how this large seashell-shaped pasta has the perfect form for scooping up any ingredient you combine it with. Boil it to al dente—it’s best with a little chew left in it—and toss with browned herb- and shallot-seasoned ground beef and wilted leafy greens. Drop in some grated Grana Padano for a touch of formaggio, and in a speedy 20 minutes you’ll celebrate copious plates of pasta fastah!

Contains:

Eggs, Milk, Wheat

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

  • 250g Ground beef

  • 120g Baby greens (baby spinach or kale)

  • 2 Garlic cloves

  • 1 Shallot (or onion)

  • 12g Beef demi-glace

  • 225g Fresh conchiglie pasta

  • 25g Grana Padano (contains rennet)

  • 12g Meat & Greet spices (garlic, salt, onion, paprika, sunflower oil, oregano, thyme)

Nutrition

Total fat

29g

Saturated Fat

11g

Sodium

1820mg

Total carbs

68g

Sugar

3g

Protein

46g

Fibres

6g

Recipe Instructions

Fresh Conchiglie & Ground Beef - Step #1 Mise en place
Step 1: Mise en place
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot. Mince the garlic. Combine in a small bowl.
Fresh Conchiglie & Ground Beef - Step #2 Cook the beef
Step 2: Cook the beef
In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Sauté the shallot and garlic, 1 to 2 min., until fragrant. Add the beef*; season with the spices and S&P. Cook, breaking up the meat, 4 to 6 min., until browned and cooked through.
Fresh Conchiglie & Ground Beef - Step #3 Boil the pasta
Step 3: Boil the pasta
Meanwhile, add the pasta to the pot of boiling water; stir gently to separate. Boil, 4 to 6 min., until al dente. Reserving 1 cup cooking water (double for 4 portions), drain and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Fresh Conchiglie & Ground Beef - Step #4 Wilt the spinach
Step 4: Wilt the spinach
Meanwhile, to the pan of beef, add the spinach and S&P. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 min., until the spinach has wilted.
Fresh Conchiglie & Ground Beef - Step #5 Combine the pasta & serve
Step 5: Combine the pasta & serve
To the pan of beef and spinach, add the pasta, demi-glace and ½ the cheese. Gradually add the reserved cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 min., until the pasta is heated through and combined. Divide the pasta between your plates. Garnish with the remaining cheese. Bon appétit!