Description
Smoked Beef Pasta delivers a rich, restaurant‑style experience in minutes, featuring tender smoked beef, a silky grape juice sauce infused with garlic, onion, oregano, and basil, tossed with al dente pasta and finished with optional grated cheese. This easy weeknight dinner balances savory depth and subtle sweetness, using pantry staples for a comforting, flavorful meal that’s perfect for families and food‑photography lovers alike. Pair it with a cucumber salad and a sparkling grape juice spritz
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 cup smoked beef, diced
- 2 cups grape juice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add diced smoked beef; cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Pour in grape juice, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with grated cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of red‑pepper flakes when simmering the sauce. Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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