How to Make Quick Pasta with Ground Beef, Pineapple, and Curry-Cream Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a quick and easy yet flavorful meal to whip up for dinner tonight? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Quick Pasta with Ground Beef, Pineapple, and Curry-Cream Sauce. This dish combines the savory goodness of ground beef with the sweet and tangy flavor of pineapple, all smothered in a rich and creamy curry sauce. It's a perfect fusion of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ pound ground beef
  • 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 leek, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons mild curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 tablespoons ketchup, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste, or more to taste
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream

Information

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

  • 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. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Add pineapple and leek and cook over high heat for 5 minutes. Pour in a few tablespoons of the pineapple juice. Season with curry, chicken granules, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in ketchup and tomato paste and mix well. Cover skillet and simmer sauce over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes. Add more pineapple juice if sauce appears dry. Pour in cream and mix with drained penne.
  • Nutrition

    907 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 747mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 116g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 884mg