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.
Peppercorn sauce is a popular condiment, it's primary ingredients being whole peppercorns or crushed peppercorns and heavy cream. These peppercorns, often black or a variety of colours, infuse the sauce with their distinct spicy flavour. It's just simply delicious!
What is the best cut of beef for pasta? ›
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.
How to make your pasta tasty? ›
How can you make pasta taste better?
- I mixed water with olive oil, salt, and black pepper into the pan. ...
- Once it reached boiling point, I added the penne pasta and let it cook for 20 minutes. ...
- I pour the water down the drain, then added precooked chicken along side spaghetti sauce and I stir for about 2 minutes.
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's the difference between pepper sauce and peppercorn sauce? ›
Hot pepper sauce refers to any spicy sauce made from chili peppers and other ingredient. The term pepper sauce is at time used to refer to peppercorn sauce, which is prepared by adding freshly ground peppercorns( black and green) paste to cream or butter or tomatoes.
What is another name for peppercorn sauce? ›
The famous old sauce beloved of steak aficionados, usually termed simply peppercorn sauce, or pepper sauce (not to be confused with North America's ubiquitous 'hot sauce'), and the classic dish called Steak au Poivre are not exactly the same thing. One is all about the sauce, the other about the steak.
What is three peppercorn sauce? ›
The three peppercorn sauce is an old favourite in the Potts' household and is made using rich green peppercorns, spicy black pepper and fragrant pink peppercorns along with a splash of brandy. Simply warm the sauce in a pan after cooking your steak and pour over.
What is the healthiest meat to add to pasta? ›
Ground turkey
Try using ground turkey in place of other types of meat like pork or beef to give recipes, like pasta bolognese, a healthy twist.
After adding the seasonings, it's important to drain any excess fat from the ground beef. Tilt the skillet or pot and use a spoon to remove the accumulated fat. By doing this, you ensure that your spaghetti sauce won't become overly greasy and that the flavors stay balanced.
Which cut of beef has the beefiest flavor? ›
The Ribeye is generally considered to be the most flavourful steak. These steaks are cut from the ribs and contain a lot of marbling throughout. The muscle from where the Ribeye is cut, isn't used often so the meat is very tender.
How to keep creamy pasta creamy? ›
Add a spoonful of pasta water to help thin the sauce if you want and keep it sticking, because starch helps it to stick and will also keep it as creamy as possible. Stir it often so that it won't stick but will stay creamy. Just before serving it, add a small pat of butter and a hint of cream on top. That's it.
What is the secret to perfect pasta? ›
Always bring water to the boil before adding pasta. Otherwise the exterior will start to turn mushy before the center softens. Once boiling, add plenty of salt: about 7 grams per liter of water; this doesn't just flavour the pasta, but also shortens its cooking time.
What gives pasta more flavor? ›
Lemons are a flavor enhancer just like salt but without all the sodium. A fresh squeeze brings out the acidity of the tomatoes and enhances the flavor of the noodles, making the entire dish more savory.
What is peppercorn dressing made of? ›
You'll need some mayonnaise (light mayo is fine), minced or grated garlic, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and coarsely ground black pepper. Also, if you'd like a thinner dressing (like for salad), you might want some buttermilk, plain kefir, or water.
What is the active ingredient in peppercorn? ›
Effect of piperine, the active ingredient of black pepper, on intestinal secretion in mice.
What is the difference between pepper sauce and peppercorn sauce? ›
Hot pepper sauce refers to any spicy sauce made from chili peppers and other ingredient. The term pepper sauce is at time used to refer to peppercorn sauce, which is prepared by adding freshly ground peppercorns( black and green) paste to cream or butter or tomatoes.
What does peppercorn taste like? ›
Black peppercorns, which are the most common, are picked before the berry is just ripe. They therefore have the strongest flavour of the peppercorn varieties – slightly hot with a tiny bit of sweetness. White peppercorns are a lot less strong and pungent than black peppercorns.
