Romesco Beef & Ditali Pasta with Carrots & Poblano Pepper
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Romesco Beef & Ditali Pasta

with Carrots & Poblano Pepper

20 MIN
+$1.95/serving 2 Servings
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    From the Test Kitchen

    To give this comforting dish its bold, Spanish-style flavor, we’re coating beef and vegetables with a blend of traditional spices (like paprika, coriander, and more), then simmering it all in a rustic tomato and romesco sauce to serve over ditali pasta.
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    Romesco Beef & Ditali Pasta with Carrots & Poblano Pepper
    Title
    • 10 oz Ground Pork
    • 6 oz Ditali Pasta
    • 1 8-Oz Can Tomato Sauce
    • 6 oz Carrots
    • 3 Tbsps Romesco Sauce (Contains Almonds)
    • 1 Poblano Pepper
    • 1 tsp Preserved Lemon Purée
    • 1 Tbsp Spanish Spice Blend (Smoked Paprika, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Dried Mexican Oregano, Cayenne Pepper & Ground Cinnamon)
    • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
    • 2 Tbsps Mascarpone Cheese
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    Prepare the ingredients
    1 Prepare the ingredients

    Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel the carrots and thinly slice on an angle. Cut off and discard the stem of the pepper. Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then thinly slice crosswise. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling.

    Cook the pasta
    2 Cook the pasta

    Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 9 to 11 minutes, or until al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot.

    Cook the pork & vegetables
    3 Cook the pork & vegetables

    Meanwhile, in a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the pork, sliced carrots, sliced pepper, and spice blend; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened. Carefully drain off and discard any excess oil.

    Make the sauce
    4 Make the sauce

    To the pan, add the tomato sauce (carefully, as the liquid may splatter), romesco sauce, and 1/4 cup of water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened and the pork is cooked through. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

    Finish the pasta & serve your dish
    5 Finish the pasta & serve your dish

    To the pot of cooked pasta, add the mascarpone and lemon purée. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Serve the cooked pork, vegetables, and sauce over the finished pasta. Garnish with the parmesan. Enjoy!

    Tips from Home Chefs

    Prepare the ingredients
    1 Prepare the ingredients

    Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel the carrots and thinly slice on an angle. Cut off and discard the stem of the pepper. Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then thinly slice crosswise. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling.

    2 Cook the pasta

    Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 9 to 11 minutes, or until al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot.

    Cook the pasta
    Cook the pork & vegetables
    3 Cook the pork & vegetables

    Meanwhile, in a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the pork, sliced carrots, sliced pepper, and spice blend; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened. Carefully drain off and discard any excess oil.

    4 Make the sauce

    To the pan, add the tomato sauce (carefully, as the liquid may splatter), romesco sauce, and 1/4 cup of water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened and the pork is cooked through. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

    Make the sauce
    Finish the pasta & serve your dish
    5 Finish the pasta & serve your dish

    To the pot of cooked pasta, add the mascarpone and lemon purée. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Serve the cooked pork, vegetables, and sauce over the finished pasta. Garnish with the parmesan. Enjoy!

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