spicy beef and cheddar pasta with green beans

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beulah, MI
Updated on Apr 7, 2025

Perfectly balanced pasta dish with a bit of heat and creamy goodness.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup ditilini pasta
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make spicy beef and cheddar pasta with green beans

  • Step 1
    Place the ground beef in a Dutch Oven. Add the garlic and cook until the beef is no longer pink.
  • Step 2
    Add the milk, beef broth, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
  • Step 3
    Add the pasta and simmer 10 minutes stirring once in a while.
  • Step 4
    Add the frozen green beans. Cook another 10 minutes. Check to see if the pasta is done.
  • Step 5
    Add the cheese and cook until the cheese is melted. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper

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Category: Pasta
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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