Mediterranean beef pasta
This take on a classic Mediterranean dish is cheap, tasty and packed full of nutritious vegetables.
- Serves: 2
- Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 225g lean beef, cut into strips
- 200g pasta shapes
- 1 clove of garlic crushed
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 courgette, chopped
- 100g mushrooms, sliced
- 225g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- dried mixed herbs
Method
1. In a saucepan or wok, fry the meat and garlic for four to five minutes until browned. You should not need to use any oil.
2. Then add the pepper, courgette and mushrooms and stir-fry for two minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, ketchup and herbs, and season to taste. Then bring to the boil and simmer for five minutes.
3. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet. Drain it and stir into the sauce.
Nutritional information
Nutrient
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Per 100g
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Per portion (527g)
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Energy
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96kcal (402kJ)
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503kcal (2113kJ)
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Protein
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7.6g
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40.0g
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Carbohydrate
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11.8g
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62.2g
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(of which sugars)
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1.6g
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8.6g
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2.3g
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12.3g
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(of which saturates)
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0.9g
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4.7g
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Fibre
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1.1g
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6g
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Sodium
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0.06g
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0.34g
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Salt
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0.2g
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0.9g
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Allergy advice
This recipe contains wheat (gluten). Some pasta contains egg. Tomato ketchup contains wheat (gluten) in the vinegar and may sometimes contain celery. Ready-made sauces can contain a variety of allergens, so always check the label.
Food safety tips
Always wash your hands, work surfaces, utensils and chopping boards before you start and after handling raw meat. Keep raw meat away from ready-to-eat foods such as salad, fruit and bread. Make sure meat is thoroughly cooked.