Ground Meat and Leek Skillet with Pasta
by Tavolino
A hearty and creamy skillet dish with ground meat, leeks, and pasta that is quick to prepare and a hit with the whole family. The sauce made with cream cheese and heavy cream makes the dish especially rich and delicious.
Ingredients
- Leek 450 g
- Pasta 300 g
- Olive oil 1 tbsp
- Ground meat 500 g
- Vegetable broth 250 ml
- Heavy cream 250 g
- Herb cream cheese 200 g
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Nutmeg to taste
- Grated cheese 50 g
Preparation
- 1
Cook the 300 g of pasta in plenty of salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Meanwhile, wash the leek (450 g) thoroughly, trim it, and cut into fine rings.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet.
- 4
Add the ground meat (500 g) to the skillet and brown until crumbly.
- 5
Add the leek to the ground meat and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- 6
Deglaze with 250 ml of vegetable broth and 250 g of heavy cream.
- 7
Stir in the herb cream cheese (200 g) until a creamy sauce forms.
- 8
Season the sauce generously with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 9
Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the sauce in the skillet.
- 10
Mix everything well and heat briefly in the skillet.
- 11
Finally, sprinkle the grated cheese (50 g) over the top and let it melt.