Mexican-inspired Beef Rigatoni
with paprika and parsley
Mexico City meets Milan in this fusion pasta dish. The slightly spiced sauce is a perfect pairing for succulent beef mince. A sprinkling of cheese on top ties the whole thing together for a simple and satisfying meal.
Tags:
Quick
•Family Friendly
Allergens:
Mustard
•Milk
•Wheat
•Soya
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Total Time20 minutes
Cooking Time25 minutes
DifficultyEasy
Ingredients
Serving amount
250 grams
Irish Beef Mince
1 unit(s)
Onion
1 sachet(s)
Paprika
(Contains Mustard)
1 pack(s)
Passata
65 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains Milk)
1 unit(s)
Bell Pepper
1 unit(s)
Garlic
180 grams
Dried Rigatoni
(Contains Wheat May be present Soya, Mustard)
50 grams
Grated Cheese
(Contains Milk)
5 grams
Parsley
1 sachet(s)
Worcester Sauce
(Contains Soya)
Not included in your delivery
to taste
Oil
to taste
Pepper
to taste
Salt
to taste
Water
Nutrition Values
Energy (kJ)3855 kJ
Energy (kcal)921 kcal
Fat38 g
of which saturates19.9 g
Carbohydrate92.6 g
of which sugars21.1 g
Dietary Fiber2.2 g
Protein46.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt3.08 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.
Utensils
•Grater
•Colander
Cooking Steps
1
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- When boiling, add the pasta. Bring back to the boil and cook until softened, 12 mins.
- Drain in a colander and return to the pot, off the heat. Drizzle with oil and toss to prevent sticking.
- Halve, peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
- Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 2cm chunks.
TIP: To save time you can boil the water in your kettle.
2
- Meanwhile, place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
- Fry the onion until softened, 4-5 mins.
- Add the beef mince, garlic and paprika. Fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw mince. Mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
- Add the bell pepper, passata and Worcester sauce and cook for 6-8 mins.
3
- Add the cooked pasta to the beef mince with along with half the cheese.
- Mix well to evenly coat.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the pasta is warmed through, 2-3 mins.
- Meanwhile, roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all).
4
- Divide the pasta between deep plates or bowls.
- Dollop a spoonful of creme fraiche on top.
- Garnish with the parsley and remaining cheese.
