Quick Carrot and Beef Pasta

A simple yet flavorful pasta dish combining fresh carrots, seasoned ground beef, and a delicious tomato and herb sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.

Total time: 30 min

Servings: 2

Calories: 640 per serving

Protein: 30g | Carbs: 70g | Fat: 25g

Ingredients

• 200g pasta (preferably penne or fusilli)
• 200g ground beef
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs (such as oregano and basil)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

1. Boil pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the grated carrot to the cooked beef and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Stir in the tomato paste and mixed herbs, and cook for another minute.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, and toss to combine. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
8. Serve hot, optionally sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.