With spices and cilantro, this recipe gives a lively twist to pasta sauce. It is also traditionally made with potatoes!
What you'll need
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Large pot
Large wooden spoon
Strainer
Stovetop
Ingredients
Serves 4
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Onionsmall, chopped
4 cloves Garliclarge, minced
2 teaspoons Cumin
2 teaspoons Coriander Seedground
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepperground (or season to taste)
3/4 pound Ground Beef
2 Red Potatoessmall, chopped into small pieces (optional)
1 Carrotchopped
1 Tomatochopped
2 cups Chicken Stocklow-sodium
1 1/2 cups Spaghetti Sauce
8 ounces Spaghetticooked and drained
2 tablespoons Cilantrofresh, chopped
Directions
1.In a large pot, heat oil. Add onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
2.Add garlic, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute.
3.Add beef and cook until brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
4.Add stock, pasta sauce, potatoes, carrot, and tomato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
5.Serve hot over warm pasta. Garnish with cilantro.
Chef's Tips
Potatoes are commonly used in this dish. If you find the combination of potatoes and pasta unappealing, you can substitute cauliflower, eggplant, or zucchini instead.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1.50 cup
Serving Per Container 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16 g
21%
Saturated Fat 4 g
20%
Sodium 531 mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate 71 g
26%
Dietary Fiber 7 g
25%
Protein 27 g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
