Description
Cowboy nudeln pasta brings rustic German-Texan flavors to your dinner table. Robust ingredients and simple techniques create a comforting meal you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow or penne)
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquids and Toppings:
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Initiate the culinary process by heating olive oil in a capacious pot over medium-high temperature, approximately 350°F.
- Gently sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until they transform into a soft, translucent aromatic base, releasing their delicate fragrance.
- Introduce ground beef to the pot, methodically breaking it into uniform crumbles while browning thoroughly, ensuring no pink remains.
- Enhance the meat’s flavor profile by incorporating paprika and cumin, stirring continuously for approximately 60 seconds to activate their robust essence.
- Pour kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth into the pot, creating a harmonious liquid foundation for the dish.
- Directly add uncooked pasta into the simmering mixture, allowing it to cook for 14-16 minutes while occasionally stirring to prevent adherence to the pot’s bottom.
- Once pasta reaches optimal tenderness and sauce achieves a rich, thickened consistency, adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Conclude the preparation by generously sprinkling shredded cheese atop the steaming creation, allowing it to slightly melt before serving in warm bowls.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or swap with ground turkey for a lighter protein option that maintains the hearty flavor profile.
- Rinse canned kidney beans to reduce sodium content and improve digestibility for sensitive stomachs.
- Consider adding diced bell peppers or zucchini for extra vegetable nutrition and a colorful texture boost.
- For gluten-free version, replace traditional pasta with chickpea or lentil pasta to maintain protein and fiber levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg