Cooking mince meat and pasta the Zimbabwean style

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from rice

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: no cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add diced bell pepper, carrot, and peas; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Mix in tomato paste, beef broth, bay leaves, oregano, salt, and black pepper; stir well.

Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Combine the cooked pasta with the meat mixture; toss to coat evenly.

Serve hot, topped with cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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