Creamy Spaghetti with Mascarpone
Creamy spaghetti with mascarpone and ground beef: easy to make, full of flavor, and ready in no time. A perfect weekday meal!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 2 cups carrots diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 28 oz sieved tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbs
- 2 bay leaves
- 10½ oz spaghetti
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 5 oz sun-dried tomatoes in strips
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Cook the onion for 3 minutes until soft.3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.2 cloves garlic
- Add the carrots and cook for 3 more minutes.2 cups carrots
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned.1 pound ground beef
- Pour in the sieved tomatoes. Add sugar, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.28 oz sieved tomatoes, 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon Italian herbs
- Place the bay leaves on top. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 10 minutes.2 bay leaves
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti as directed on the package until al dente. Drain.10½ oz spaghetti
- Remove the bay leaves from the sauce. Stir in the mascarpone until creamy.1 cup mascarpone
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes
- Add the spaghetti to the sauce, stir well, and serve hot.
NOTES
1. Can I freeze this dish?
Yes, you can! Let it cool completely and store it in a sealed container. It stays good for up to 3 months.
2. Can I use something else instead of mascarpone?
Yes, you can use cream cheese. But mascarpone gives the best creamy texture.
3. What other veggies can I add?
Zucchini, bell pepper, or spinach work great. Just use what you have at home!
4. Storage
Do you have leftovers? Let the pasta cool first.
- Refrigerator: Then store it in a closed container in the fridge. It stays good for 2 days. To reheat, use a pan with a splash of milk or water.
Nutrition
Calories: 1124kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 931mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 12323IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Iron: 10mg
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