Fresh Herb & "Beef" Orecchiette
Recipe:
Fresh Herb & “Beef” Orecchiette
Serves: 4 people
Prep Time: 5 min
Cooking: 25 - 30 min
Recipe By: Lynda Dillon
Ingredients
1 package of Abbot’s Butcher Savory Ground “Beef”
2 cups Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces orecchiette pasta
Handful of spinach
Handful of parsley, set some aside for garnish
4 tablespoons plant-based butter
1 tablespoon avocado oil
Himalayan salt, to taste
Cracked black pepper, to taste
Description
Delicious “Beef” orecchiette pasta complimented by hints of sautéed garlic and umami flavors, garnished with fresh parsley. The perfect comfort meal for a night at home with a glass of wine or weekend supper with friends and family.
Method
Cook the orecchiette pasta according to its package instructions. While the pasta is boiling, cook the “Beef” according to its package instructions.
Then, sauté the mushrooms, garlic and butter on medium heat. Once the butter is melted and the mushrooms are soft, add the orecchiette pasta, Himalayan salt and black pepper to the pan. Continue to sauté the mixture until the pasta is mixed thoroughly with the seasonings.
Add the “Beef” and spinach, sautéing the spinach until it is wilted. Once wilted, add in the parsley and sauté for another 1 - 2 minutes.
Garnish with more fresh parsley and enjoy warm!