Mac & beef
One-pan macaroni and lean beef simmered in tomato sauce and broth, with red pepper and spinach.
A recipe for one serving, with ingredients in grams.
Per serving
- Energy
- 519kcal
- Protein
- 35g
- Carbs
- 61g
- Fat
- 15g
Ingredients
One serving. Use these amounts if you want the nutrition figures shown above.
- Lean beef112 g
- Pasta, dry60 g
- Tomato sauce122 g
- Red pepper60 g
- Beef broth120 g
- Onion55 g
- Spinach15 g
- Olive oil2.3 g
Weigh the beef raw and the pasta dry. This version uses beef broth and includes the spinach, which is optional in the original; both are included in the nutrition shown.
Garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt and black pepper to taste. These are not included in the nutrition figures.
How to make it
- Dice the onion and pepper. Soften them with garlic in the measured olive oil in a deep pan.
- Add the beef, break it up and cook until browned. Season with paprika and chili powder.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, broth and dry pasta. Simmer, stirring often, until the pasta is tender; add a little water if the pan dries out.
- Fold in the spinach until wilted, then serve.
