Orecchiette Pasta with Beef and Peas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
349 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Orecchiette Pasta with Beef and Peas
Description
Orecchiette Pasta with Beef and Peas combines tender, ear-shaped pasta with ground beef cooked alongside garlic and onions. The inclusion of tomato paste and gochujang enriches the sauce with umami flavors and a mild, spicy kick. Peas are stirred in at the end for freshness and texture.
The ground beef is sautéed until nearly cooked through before adding the tomato paste and gochujang, allowing the flavors to meld as the sauce simmers with pasta water. This method thickens the sauce so it gently coats the orecchiette rather than pooling at the bottom.
Prepared as a single-pan dish, this pasta meal can be served immediately for a comforting lunch or dinner. Leftovers refrigerate well and can be reheated with a splash of water for moisture. The peanut oil or butter is not used, staying true to the provided ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups orecchiette pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced finely
- 2 tsp salt divided into 2
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2.5 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 cup pea
Instructions
- In a medium to large pot, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your orecchiette until al dente. Set aside a cup of pasta water if you finish cooking the pasta before it’s ready to be used.
- While the pasta is cooking, on medium heat in a sauté pan, sauté the diced onions (seasoned with 1 tsp salt) for 2-3 minutes, before adding the ground beef, 1 tsp salt, and garlic.
- Cook the ground beef until it is almost cooked through, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go along, before adding in the tomato paste and gochujang.
- Stir to combine before adding a cup of pasta water and continue to stir, letting the liquid simmer. After the liquid has cooked down to your directed thickness, add in the orecchiette and peas. Stir to combine. I like my liquid to be just thick enough to coat my pasta.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool and store in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1323mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 716mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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