You’ll wish every night was pasta night after tasting a forkful of this flavourful dish, Chef! Seared beef strips are coated in a homemade cheddar cheese sauce, together with earthy spinach and al dente macaroni pasta. Served with fresh oregano.
Spinach & Beef Pasta
Spinach & Beef Pasta
with fresh oregano
Hands on Time: 20 - 30 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 45 minutes
Ingredients:
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Butter
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BROWN THE Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
BEAUTIFUL BECHAMEL
Return the pan to medium heat with 10g [20g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Vigorously whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook out, 1-2 minutes (stirring constantly). Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cheese and stir until combined. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Remove from the heat and season.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Add the cooked Beef, the Spinach, ½ the oregano, and the cooked pasta to the bechamel. Mix until the pasta is fully coated and the spinach is wilted. Add seasoning and cover.
STUNNING!
Serve up the creamy Beef pasta and garnish with the remaining oregano.
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BROWN THE Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
BEAUTIFUL BECHAMEL
Return the pan to medium heat with 10g [20g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Vigorously whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook out, 1-2 minutes (stirring constantly). Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cheese and stir until combined. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Remove from the heat and season.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Add the cooked Beef, the Spinach, ½ the oregano, and the cooked pasta to the bechamel. Mix until the pasta is fully coated and the spinach is wilted. Add seasoning and cover.
STUNNING!
Serve up the creamy Beef pasta and garnish with the remaining oregano.
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BROWN THE Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan and season.
BEAUTIFUL BECHAMEL
Return the pan to medium heat with 30g [40g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Vigorously whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook out, 2-3 minutes (stirring constantly). Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cheese and stir until combined. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Remove from the heat and season.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Add the cooked Beef, the Spinach, ½ the oregano, and the cooked pasta to the bechamel. Mix until the pasta is fully coated and the spinach is wilted. Add seasoning and cover.
STUNNING!
Serve up the creamy Beef pasta and garnish with the remaining oregano.
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BROWN THE Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan and season.
BEAUTIFUL BECHAMEL
Return the pan to medium heat with 30g [40g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Vigorously whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook out, 2-3 minutes (stirring constantly). Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cheese and stir until combined. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Remove from the heat and season.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Add the cooked Beef, the Spinach, ½ the oregano, and the cooked pasta to the bechamel. Mix until the pasta is fully coated and the spinach is wilted. Add seasoning and cover.
STUNNING!
Serve up the creamy Beef pasta and garnish with the remaining oregano.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Spinach & Beef Pasta?
The preparation time for Spinach & Beef Pasta with fresh oregano is between 20 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Spinach & Beef Pasta with fresh oregano?
The total time required to make Spinach & Beef Pasta with fresh oregano is between 35 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Spinach & Beef Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Spinach & Beef Pasta?
Beef, Beef Strips, Cake Flour, Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Oregano, Low Fat UHT Milk, Macaroni, Spinach
What is the nutritional information of Spinach & Beef Pasta?
Calories: 372, Carbs: 60 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 53 grams, Sugar: 3.5 grams, Salt: 393 grams
How do I prepare Spinach & Beef Pasta?
BEAUTIFUL BECHAMEL: Return the pan to medium heat with 10g [20g]|#7DA0D7 of butter. Fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Vigorously whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook out, 1-2 minutes (stirring constantly). Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cheese and stir until combined. If the béchamel is too thick for your liking, loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Remove from the heat and season. PERFECT PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. STUNNING!: Serve up the creamy beef pasta and garnish with the remaining oregano. ALL TOGETHER NOW: Add the cooked beef, the spinach, ½ the oregano, and the cooked pasta to the bechamel. Mix until the pasta is fully coated and the spinach is wilted. Add seasoning and cover. BROWN THE BEEF: Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Spinach & Beef Pasta?
Beef, Beef Strips, Cake Flour, Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Oregano, Low Fat UHT Milk, Macaroni, Spinach
How many calories does Spinach & Beef Pasta have?
372 calories
How much fat content does Spinach & Beef Pasta have?
grams
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