Mediterranean Beef Penne with Caramelized Shallots
Indulge in the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with this hearty penne dish, featuring ground beef, caramelized shallots, and a blend of aromatic spices. The combination of tender beef, sweet shallots, and al dente penne pasta will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast. This satisfying recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- mediterranean
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- ground beef
- shallot
- penne
Ingredients
- 1lbground beef, browned
- 8ozspenne pasta, cooked al dente
- 2mediumshallots, caramelized
- 1/4cupolive oil, used for cooking
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1tspdried oregano, sprinkled
- 2tbspstomato paste, mixed with beef broth
- 1cupbeef broth, used for sauce
- 1/2cupfeta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4cupfresh parsley, chopped
- to tastesalt
- to tasteblack pepper
Nutrition
520
130 per serving
35g
70% DV
22g
31% DV
40g
13% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 6g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
5mmedium-high heat - 2
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
1mmedium heat - 3
Add the caramelized shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, until they are well combined with the beef and garlic.
2mmedium heat - 4
Stir in the dried oregano, tomato paste, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
5mmedium heat - 5
While the sauce is cooking, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Drain and set aside.
8mboiling - 6
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the beef and sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated.
2mmedium heat - 7
Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste.
1m - 8
Transfer the pasta to a serving dish and top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
2m