Rigatoni tossed with juicy beef mince, bold Cajun spices and creamy Mexicana® Grated for a deliciously cheesy twist. Rich, spicy and packed with flavour. It’s the ultimate spicy comfort food, ready in no time!
Time: 25 mins
Serves: 1
Level: Easy
Rigatoni tossed with juicy beef mince, bold Cajun spices and creamy Mexicana® Grated for a deliciously cheesy twist. Rich, spicy and packed with flavour. It’s the ultimate spicy comfort food, ready in no time!
Step 1: Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente. Reserve a splash of the pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Meanwhile, lightly spray a frying pan with olive oil and cook the diced onion over a medium heat for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Step 3: Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Step 4: Stir in the passata, Cajun seasoning and cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
Step 5: Add the cooked pasta along with a splash of the reserved pasta water and stir to coat.
Step 6: Fold through the Mexicana® Grated until melted and creamy, then serve immediately.
Shopping List
60g dried pasta
100g lean beef mince (5% fat)
40g passata
30g light cream cheese
25g Mexicana® Grated
½ red onion, finely diced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Olive oil spray
Turn your spice levels up
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