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author: FeluFit
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tags: [pasta, beef, protein, entree]
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# Creamy Beef Pasta

## Pasta

1. Cook (60g)[pasta] for 11 minutes until al dente, using just enough water to cover.
2. Before draining, scoop out 2–3 ladles of pasta water and set aside.
3. Drain the pasta and set aside.

## Prep

4. Dice (1)[onion].
5. Dice (75g)[bell pepper].
6. Dice (100g)[tomatoes].
7. Peel and mince (1 clove)[garlic].

## Cook

8. Heat (4g)[oil] in a pan over medium heat.
9. Add [onion] and [bell pepper] with a pinch of [salt] and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
10. Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add (2g)[oil].
11. Add (180g)[ground beef] and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
12. Flip the beef, season with [salt] and (pinch)[black pepper], and cook for another minute.
13. Break the beef up with a spatula and stir to combine with the vegetables.
14. Push everything to the side, add the remaining (1g)[oil], then add [garlic] and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
15. Add [tomatoes] and stir everything together.
16. Pour in the reserved pasta water, stir, cover with a lid, and simmer for 2 minutes.
17. Press the [tomatoes] down to release their juices.
18. Add (50g)[cream cheese] and (20g)[shredded mozzarella] and stir until you have a creamy sauce.
19. Add the [pasta] and stir until warmed through.
20. Season to taste with [salt], [black pepper], and (pinch)[chili flakes], then remove from heat.