07/25/2026
fresh, 10-min pasta with beef, feta and tomato basil sauce ✨simple doesn’t have to mean basic ✨4 days until the movers are here to pack up our entire life, my cupboards are bare but this turned out so good
Ingredients
Beef mince
Water, to deglaze
Tomato paste
tomato basil pasta sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Feta (optional)
Pasta of choice
Reserved 1/4 cup pasta water (or more, to preference)
Parmesan or more feta to top (optional)
Method
1. On medium heat, heat a pan until water droplets sprinkled over sizzle and evaporate
2. In a separate pot bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, but make sure to save the pasta water.
3. To the pan - add a high smoke point oil and heat (don’t let it smoke, reduce heat if needed)
4. Add mince to pan in a single layer, don’t just dump it all in. Don’t touch it, or stir just leave it until you see dark brown edges. Then toss and break up the meat. You should have good brown color and crispy bits. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
5. Deglaze the pan with some water, make sure to a scrape up all the bits. Add 2-3 tbsps of tomato paste and cook for around 2 mins.
6. Add the pasta sauce and heat through, mixing well with the paste. Add 1/2 cup or more of the pasta water you saved. Add salt and pepper to taste. Optional: add some crumbled feta for tang and creaminess.
7. Add mince back in and mix well.
8. Add the cooked pasta and gently lift and mix without breaking the pasta.
9. Serve immediately with more feta or Parmesan sprinkled over (optional).
Thanks for sending me delicious sauce
