Chipotle Creamy Beef Pasta (Printable Version)

Ground beef, chipotle, and creamy tomato combine for a spicy pasta in just 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta & Protein

01 - 10.5 ounces macaroni
02 - 14 ounces ground beef

→ Sauce

03 - 2 cups tomato sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
06 - Fresh coriander for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Stir in chopped chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
04 - Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and toss until thoroughly coated and heated through.
05 - Plate the pasta and garnish generously with chopped fresh coriander before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick weeknight meal with easy clean up
  • Uses accessible pantry and fridge staples
  • Spicy creamy flavor that feels restaurant-worthy
  • Customizable spice levels for every palate
02 -
  • High protein and truly satisfying for hungry days
  • Easy to double for meal prep
  • Excellent for using up leftover cooked pasta or beef
03 -
  • Always taste the sauce before mixing with the pasta You can add more chipotle to bump up the heat or a bit more cream to mellow it
  • If you want the fastest version cook the macaroni while browning the beef so everything finishes at once
  • Garnishing with coriander right before serving keeps the herbs fresh and prevents wilting

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