15-minute Moroccan spaghetti
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- Prep Time5 mins
- Total Time5 mins
- Makes4 servings
Andreas Trauttmansdorff
Ingredients
3/4 500-g pkg spaghetti or spaghettini pasta
500 g lean ground beef
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
3 cup plain tomato sauce
4 cups baby spinach, optional
1/4 cup crumbled feta, goat cheese or grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, crumble beef into a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add a little oil, if needed. Using a fork, stir frequently to keep meat crumbly and cook until no longer pink, about 5 or 6 minutes. Sprinkle with cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne and salt. Stir until evenly mixed. Pour in pasta sauce. Stir frequently until sauce is hot, about 1 or 2 minutes. If you want to have sauce to make sloppy joes or pizzas, remove 1 cup (250 mL) sauce. Cover and refrigerate.
When pasta is cooked, drain well. Immediately stir pasta into sauce, then stir in spinach. Or spoon sauce over individual servings of pasta in large bowls. Sprinkle with feta.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 714, Protein 38g, Carbohydrates 86.5g, Fat 22.9g, Fibre 7.3g, Sodium 1429mg.
Pasta is a lifesaver on hectic weeknights. Get the ball rolling with a jar of pasta sauce. Instead of reaching for the usual spices, try something new. Our Moroccan seasoning includes savoury cumin and paprika, among other spices you probably have in your cupboard already.
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