Mince Meat Pasta with Anari Cheese

 Not your ordinary pasta! A unique way to use these basic ingredients you definitely already have in your kitchen.

 

Preparation time : 10'

Cooking time : 10'

Total time: 15'

Servings: 5

Calories per serving: 480

 

Ingredients

500 g spaghetti

10 g olive oil

300 g minced pork

1 Tbs chopped onion

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 pinch red chilli

1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Salt and black pepper

 

To serve

140 g mixed salad greens

250 g crumbled Cyprus Anari cheese

 

Method

1. Bring a large pot with salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions.

2. In the mean time, place the olive oil in a large cast iron pan over high heat. Add the minced meat and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Lower the heat to medium, add the onion, oregano, thyme, paprika, a pinch of chilli, the chopped tomatoes, zest and juice of the lemon. Simmer for 4 - 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

4. Once your pasta is ready, drain it. To serve, place the crumbled anari on the bottom of each bowl, top with a handful of salad greens, and add the pasta and sauce on top. Ready to EAT!