Savory Beef Mushroom Kale Pasta
A rich, Stroganoff-inspired beef and mushroom pasta brought together with creamy Greek yogurt, hearty kale, and fresh dill.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kirsten + Lila
Kirsten created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Large pot
Time saver
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water.
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Next: Bring a large pot of salted water…
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Bring a large pot of salted water…
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the penne pasta to the boiling…
Add the penne pasta to the boiling water and cook for 9 to 10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
Look for: al dente, stirring occasionally
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Scoop out 60ml (1/4 cup) of warm…
Scoop out 60ml (1/4 cup) of warm pasta water and set it aside, then drain the remaining water from the pasta.
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Warm the olive oil in a wide…
Warm the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the lean ground beef
Add the lean ground beef, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until evenly browned.
Look for: evenly browned
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Add the sliced yellow onion
Add the sliced yellow onion, minced garlic clove, and sliced button mushrooms to the skillet.
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Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until…
Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the mushrooms release their moisture.
Look for: the vegetables soften and the mushrooms release their moisture
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Stir in the canned chopped tomato and…
Stir in the canned chopped tomato and torn lacinato kale, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the kale wilts down slightly.
Look for: the kale wilts down slightly
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Lower the heat to low and wait…
Lower the heat to low and wait 1 minute so the pan cools slightly to prevent curdling.
Allow: 1 minute
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Stir in the plain Greek yogurt and…
Stir in the plain Greek yogurt and reserved warm pasta water until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.
Look for: a smooth, creamy sauce forms
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Fold in the cooked penne pasta and…
Fold in the cooked penne pasta and fresh dill, gently stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is hot and well coated.
Look for: everything is hot and well coated
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Divide into warm bowls and serve immediately
Divide into warm bowls and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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