Quick Curry Pasta with Ground Beef and Pineapple

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This is a super quick pasta dish that the whole family loves. I often make a double portion of the sauce for the next day. Then I serve the sauce on top of the pasta instead of mixing it all together at once.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne or other pasta of your choice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, liquid reserved

  • 1 medium leek, cleaned and thinly sliced

  • 3 tablespoons mild curry powder

  • 1 tablespoon instant vegetable bouillon granules

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ cup ketchup

  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef and cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add drained pineapple chunks and leek and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Pour in about 1/2 of the pineapple juice. Season with curry powder, bouillon, salt, and pepper.

  3. Stir in ketchup and tomato paste until well combined. Cover and simmer over low heat, 5 to 8 minutes. If sauce seems dry, add more pineapple juice.

  4. Pour in cream and mix to combine. Cook for 2 more minutes.

  5. Drain pasta and add to the skillet with the sauce. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1011 Calories
46g Fat
117g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1011
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 21g 104%
Cholesterol 153mg 51%
Sodium 568mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 117g 43%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 38g 76%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 132mg 10%
Iron 8mg 44%
Potassium 1007mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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