CHICKPEA PASTA WITH MOROCCAN BEEF RAGU

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Chickpea Pasta with Moroccan Beef Ragu image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
8 ounces small shell chickpea pasta, such as Banza (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 pound ground beef
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ras el hanout (Moroccan spice blend)
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, garlic, onion and bell pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the raisins, tomato paste, ras el hanout, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook until the oil turns red, about 1 minute.
  • Add the pasta to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water; add more cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cilantro and mint. Divide the pasta among bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 81 milligrams, Sodium 450 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 15 grams

Qareer Laghari
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This dish was a disappointment. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland.


Sk Pakhi
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Xender Baigal
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beef.


Awal Khan
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful.


hayan khan
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always get compliments when I serve it.


Lr_ Rakib_8_0_1
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Md Sajjat
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Mark Douglas
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This dish was amazing! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Georgy Henry
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


MD Ariful MD Ariful
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Thokozani Ndlovu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md mustakim Ahmed
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The beef was tender and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly.


Mackenzie Montri
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is always tender and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Waheed Siyal
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the way the flavors of the beef and chickpeas come together. It's also a very easy dish to make.


Fennyjoy Ruiz
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the chickpeas added a nice texture. The sauce was also very tasty.


Aadan yare
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of the chickpeas, beef, and Moroccan spices was perfect. I especially loved the creamy texture of the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.