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One-Pot Mince and Pasta

One-Pot Mince and Pasta

Nsukka Foodie | UK based Nigerian food blogger cooked this in an Instagram reel. SeeMeCook wrote it up from the reel as a full recipe and added nutrition.

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A quick and vibrant Nigerian-inspired one-pot pasta dish featuring savory ground meat, red peppers, and a rich tomato-based sauce.

Time
30 minutes
Equipment
Stovetop
Good for
Lunch or dinner
Contains
Gluten

Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.

Ingredients

4 servings
Units

Steps

  1. Prepare the vegetables by finely chopping the onion, dicing the red peppers, and mincing the garlic.

  2. In a large pot or deep skillet, brown the 500g of mince over medium-high heat until fully cooked through.

  3. Add the chopped onion, red peppers, and minced garlic to the pot with the meat and sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

  4. Season the mixture with black pepper, salt, mixed herbs, and paprika or chilli flakes to taste. Crumble in the 2 chicken cubes.

  5. Stir in the tomato-based sauce or the blend of roasted red pointed peppers and tomato purée.

  6. Add the 500g of dry pasta and 4 cups of water to the pot. Ensure the pasta is mostly submerged.

  7. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

  8. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in a handful of fresh spinach and allow it to wilt in the residual heat before serving.

Notes

The author suggests using a blend of roasted red pointed peppers and tomato purée for the sauce base to achieve a deep color and flavor. This is a one-pot recipe where the pasta cooks directly in the sauce and water.

Nutrition

These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.

Calories
822
Protein
51 g
Carbs
103 g
Fat
22 g
Fiber
8 g

Where the calories come from

  • Pasta53%
  • Mince38%
  • Tomato based stew or sauce4%
  • Red pepper2%
  • Onion1%
  • Everything else2%
  • main
  • pasta
  • one-pot
  • Nigerian
  • dinner
  • quick-meal
  • beef

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