I absolutely love a good Pasta Dish! I think it is the perfect comfort food, in fact, I could probably eat pasta for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
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If you are following Slimming World or a similar plan, you can often have some pasta in your diet without the guilt. I always try and make healthier pasta dishes so that they can be enjoyed by anyone following a healthy eating plan.
This dish is really simple to make, and only used up a frying pan and saucepan for the pasta, so saves on washing up too!
It has a creamy peppercorn sauce flavour, with succulent beef strips, peppers and onions.
I used strips of frying steak in this dish, but you could easily replace this with beef mince, or if you are looking to make this vegetarian friendly, swap for Quarn mince.
My frying pan is also oven proof, so I could pop it under the grill to melt the cheese on top. If you don't have a pan like this, make sure you just pop the pasta into an ovenproof dish before you put it in the oven.
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This dish goes perfectly with my delicious cheesy garlic bread! Simpleto make and also Slimming World friendly! I always serve my pasta dishes with a big salad as well.
Any leftovers of this pasta dish can kept in the fridge and eaten the next day for lunch. I always cook more than I need, so that there are plenty of leftovers the next day.
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Creamy Beef Peppercorn Pasta Recipe
Serves 4
Extra Easy Syn Value: 3 per portion
Healthy Extras: 2 x A
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You will need:
500g thin frying steaks cut into strips
Low calorie cooking spray
Pinch Sea Salt
large handful of mushrooms
1 green pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 large onion
1 tbsp Worcester sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
1tsp Balsamic Vinegar
160g extra light cheddar
250g dried pasta
1 tub extra light cream cheese
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorns
100ml beef stock (made up from a cube)
Method:
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees.
Boil the pasta as per pack instructions.
Spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking, and add in the peppers, onions, mushrooms, and garlic.
Cook for around 3 minutes, or until the veg has softened.
Remove veg from the pan and set aside.
Add in the beef strips, the balsamic vinegar, Worcester sauce, and smoked paprika season with salt and cook until beef is sealed around the edges.
Turn the heat down to the lowest. Mix in the cream cheese until melted, careful not to let it overheat. Sometimes you can do this without the hob heat being on. Add in the crushed peppercorns.
Add the beef stock and mix. Add half of the cheddar cheese, mix until melted.
Add the pasta and mix well.
Top with grated cheddar and pop in the oven to melt. If you don't have an oven proof pan, transfer mixture to a large greased baking dish and then top with the cheese.
Bake for 10 to 25 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted.
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FAQs
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter.
- 2 large shallots, finely chopped.
- 3 tsp green peppercorns, in brine, drained.
- 3 tbsp brandy.
- 100ml red wine.
- 200ml good-quality beef stock.
- 4 tbsp double cream.
Whole milk is an excellent substitute for heavy cream. It adds richness to your pasta sauce without the excess fat. Simply simmer your favourite pasta sauce with whole milk until it thickens to your desired consistency. The result is a velvety and indulgent sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta.
What meat to put in pasta? ›
The Best Proteins That Will Compliment Your Pasta
- Chicken. When you think of protein in your pasta, you probably think of chicken. ...
- Steak. If you are looking to treat yourself, add some steak to your pasta. ...
- Shrimp. ...
- Salmon.
Here are the key steps to make a luxurious pasta sauce using the leftover, starchy pasta water.
- Step 1: Start Sauce. Start sauce in skillet with oil, aromatics, and other ingredients while water for cooking pasta comes to a boil in separate pot.
- Step 2: Drain Pasta. ...
- Step 3: Add Pasta Water. ...
- Step 4: Toss to Combine.
Gordon Ramsa Peppercorn Sauce
- Canned Goods. • 180 ml Beef stock.
- Condiments. • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
- Baking & Spices. • 4 tsp Peppercorns, black. • 1/4 tsp Salt.
- Dairy. • 1 tbsp 15g unsalted butter, unsalted.
- Beer, Wine & Liquor. • 3 tbsp Brandy.
- Other. • 120 ml (½ cup) double (heavy) cream.
If you would like an even thicker sauce, mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and add to sauce, whisking continuously. Cook for 1 minute more. Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Taste and add season with more kosher salt and crushed black pepper as needed.
What cream is best for pasta? ›
If you don't have double cream, use single cream or crème fraîche instead. Soft cheese, such as cream cheese, can be used as alternative too – it's richer than the cream, so 100g/3½oz should be plenty, along with an extra splash of water.
What happens if you use milk instead of heavy cream in pasta? ›
You can use milk instead of heavy cream, but you won't get quite the same flavor or consistency.
Is milk or heavy cream better for pasta? ›
Use whole milk and stir in a flour-butter mixture to thicken and enrich pasta dishes instead of heavy cream. Is heavy cream or milk better? Heavy cream provides more fat, richness, and thickness. Milk is lower in fat and calories.
What part of beef is best for pasta? ›
Ribeye has the best balance of attributes for pasta, but there are cases to be made for some other cuts depending on your budget. Top sirloin is a great alternative choice if you want to stray away from pricier ribeye.
One of the finest cuts of beef to be served with pasta is chopped filet mignon. The tenderness of the steak paired with the flavor of the sauce creates an unforgettable pasta dish. Ground beef is often used to create the traditional spaghetti and meatballs we all know and love.
What is the healthiest meat to add to pasta? ›
Ground turkey
Compared to ground beef, ground turkey is lower in saturated fat and can be a healthy swap in many different pasta dishes ( 16 , 17 ). Plus, ground turkey can help boost your intake of many nutrients, including protein, B vitamins, and iron ( 16 ).
Should you put butter in pasta water? ›
Pour a cup of the reserved pasta water into the pot, along with 6 tablespoons of cold butter. The pasta water and butter will emulsify as you toss together to create a luscious, glossy emulsified sauce.
What happens if you don't add pasta water to sauce? ›
Once the pasta is in the sauce, add pasta water. This is the most vital step in the process. Starchy pasta water doesn't just help thin the sauce to the right consistency; it also helps it cling to the pasta better and emulsify with the fat and cheese you're going to be adding.
What does butter do to pasta? ›
Butter emulsifies tomato sauce, leaving it creamy
Turns out butter goes very well with pasta, in the form of a little added emulsification of your favorite tomato sauce.
What does creamy peppercorn sauce taste like? ›
It is bursting with flavour from brandy and beef broth, and it is deliciously creamy from the addition of double cream. With our easy peppercorn sauce recipe, you have the perfect flavour-packed creamy sauce for your favourite dishes. It is a must-have when serving grilled beef steak, potatoes, and roasted vegetables.
What does peppercorn sauce taste like? ›
Q: What does peppercorn sauce taste like? A: Peppercorn sauce has a creamy, rich taste with warm notes of black pepper. Q: What is the difference between pepper sauce and peppercorn sauce? A: The main difference between pepper sauce and peppercorn sauce lies in their key ingredients.
What is peppercorn dressing made of? ›
Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, vinegar and garlic in bowl. Gradually whisk in pepper mixture until incorporated. Season with salt. Dressing can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 4 days.
What is the active ingredient in peppercorn? ›
Effect of piperine, the active ingredient of black pepper, on intestinal secretion in mice.
