Pâtes à la Viande Hachée

Pâtes à la Viande Hachée is a comforting French pasta dish featuring tender pasta tossed in a savory halal ground meat sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Pasta (penne or fusilli) - 200g
• Halal ground beef - 250g
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Canned diced tomatoes - 400g
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese - for serving (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the halal ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine until the pasta is well coated.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• A good source of protein from the ground beef, which is essential for muscle growth and repair.
• Tomatoes provide antioxidants and vitamins, particularly vitamin C and lycopene, which are beneficial for heart health.

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