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Pasta with Beef and Cinnamon

CARNATION® MILKS
Pasta with Beef and Cinnamon
Level
Easy
Prep 
10 min
Cook 
35 min
Servings
6 servings
  • This Pasta with Beef and Cinnamon recipe gives a Cuban touch to the traditional blend of pasta, ground meat and cheese.

KEY INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 2 cups dry small elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Crushed dried red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

MAKE IT

Step 1

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned. Add pasta, water, tomato sauce, garlic, salt, cinnamon and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in evaporated milk, raisins and capers. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in cheese.

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