Easy Pesto Beef
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb Laura's Lean Ground Beef
- 1 lb Pasta (pasta of choice)
- 1/2 cup Onion (chopped)
- 1 Bell pepper (seeded, diced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can Crushed tomatoes (28-ounce can)
- 4 tbsps Basil pesto (prepared)
- 1/4 cup Half & Half
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for serving (torn, chopped or thinly sliced)
Yield
*Serving calculations based on 16oz beef products.
For 12oz beef products reduce serving size by 1/4.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
Serving size based on 1 cup (242g)
Preparation
1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
3. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft. Add the Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute, until the herbs are fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes and pesto and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the half & half and cook for 1 minute to heat through. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
5. Top the beef mixture with the mozzarella cheese, cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes to melt the cheese (if desired, you can also place the pan under the broiler to melt the cheese - as long as your pan is oven-safe).
6. Transfer the pasta to individual plates or shallow bowls and top with the beef mixture. Top with red pepper flakes (if using) and fresh basil.
Recipe credit: Robin Miller
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