Quick Curry Pasta with Ground Beef and Pineapple
Description
This is a super quick pasta dish with ground beef, pineapples, curry, and cream sauce that the whole family loves.
Ingredients
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1 pound penne or other pasta of your choice
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, liquid reserved
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1 medium leek, cleaned and thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons mild curry powder
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1 tablespoon instant vegetable bouillon granules
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup ketchup
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4 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 cup heavy cream
Directions
1
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.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef and cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add drained pineapple chunks and leek and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Pour in about 1/2 of the pineapple juice. Season with curry powder, bouillon, salt, and pepper.
3
Stir in ketchup and tomato paste until well combined. Cover and simmer over low heat, 5 to 8 minutes. If sauce seems dry, add more pineapple juice.
4
Pour in cream and mix to combine. Cook for 2 more minutes.
5
Drain pasta and add to the skillet with the sauce. Mix well and serve.