Rustic Beef al Forno with Penne

Name: Rustic Beef al Forno with Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb beef mince; 2 artichoke hearts; 1/2 cup zucchini; 300g penne; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp parmesan; 1 tsp fresh basil; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt and black pepper

A rustic Italian beef mince al forno with artichoke hearts and zucchini, finished with balsamic vinegar, parmesan and fresh basil, served over penne.

Total time

57 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

42 min

Difficulty

medium

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

1.5 lbbeef mince

2artichoke hearts

1/2 cupzucchini

300gpenne

1/4 cupbalsamic vinegar

2 tbspparmesan

1 tspfresh basil

2 tbspextra virgin olive oil

1 tbspolive oil

to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

Season the beef mince and simmer it over medium-high heat until well browned, about 6 minutes.

Add the artichoke hearts and zucchini, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the balsamic vinegar, parmesan, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil for 4 minutes.

Cook the penne separately and drain.

Let everything simmer for about 18 minutes so the flavors meld.

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Serve hot over the penne, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories

696

Protein

51.8g

Fat

42.1g

Carbs

28g

Fiber

2.2g

Sodium

262mg

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