Kale, Mushroom and Beef Ragu with Super Greens Rotini
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 box (12 oz.) super greens whole grain rotini pasta
  • 1 box (12 oz.) super greens whole grain rotini pasta
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 (8 oz.) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 (8 oz.) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 5-6 medium fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 5-6 medium fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. dried herbs de provence
  • 1 tsp. dried herbs de provence
  • 1 tsp. dried or 1 tbsp. fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried or 1 tbsp. fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried or 1 tbsp. fresh basil
  • 1 tsp. dried or 1 tbsp. fresh basil
  • ½ crushed red pepper, more or less depending on taste
  • ½ crushed red pepper, more or less depending on taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving.
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Reserved ½ cup of starchy cooking water before draining pasta. Drain and return to hot pot. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add olive oil to the skillet.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally while breaking up the beef, for approximately 4 minutes or until browned.
  5. Add onion, garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes and kale to the pan.
  6. Add tomato paste and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine.
  7. Season with herbs de provence, oregano, basil and crushed red pepper flake (if using).
  8. Stir to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are softened and everything is cooked through.
  9. Add cooked pasta and starchy cooking water to vegetable/beef mixture.
  10. Stir to combine and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  11. Top with parmesan cheese
Notes
To make this recipe vegetarian, just omit the ground beef! The ample vegetables would keep it very filling and delicious!!
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/kale-mushroom-beef-ragu-super-greens-rotini/