My Family Asks for This Pasta Every Weekend! So Easy and Incredibly Delicious!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat, while milk is a budget-friendly option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while a cheese blend can be more affordable.

Heat a frying pan over medium-high and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter.

Finely chop 1 large onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden and translucent.

Boil water for the pasta in a pot, add 1 tsp of salt, and cook 220g (8 oz) conchiglie pasta al dente according to package instructions.

Add 1 lb (450g) minced meat to the pan; season with salt and black pepper, breaking up lumps with a spatula.

Cook for 8 minutes, stirring often.

Add 2 sliced or minced garlic cloves to the pan.

Stir in 1 tbsp each of tomato paste and Dijon mustard; season with ½ tsp Italian herbs.

Pour in 450g (2 cups) marinara or passata and mix well; simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in ½ cup (120ml) of heavy cream and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

When the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the sauce; add fresh basil leaves and adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve with grated parmesan on top.

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