A creamy, pesto-swirled beef pasta — Genovese's richer, indulgent cousin. Peas are stirred in for extra fibre and a bit of colour.
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Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
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Turn the heat up slightly, add the beef mince, and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned all over.
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Stir in the tomato paste and cook briefly until it darkens slightly.
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Pour in the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it bubble and mostly evaporate.
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Stir in the peas, cream, pesto and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
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While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta in a separate pot of salted boiling water according to packet instructions, until al dente.
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Drain the pasta and toss it through the sauce. Serve topped with the parmesan and parsley.
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Storage information
Once cooled, this keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze the sauce alone (not the pasta) for up to 2 months, then thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently over low heat, stirring often, adding a splash of milk to bring it back together if needed.
Tip
Lower carb: swap in a low-carb pasta, or serve over spiralised courgette or cauliflower rice. Lower fat: use non fat Greek yoghurt.
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