Angel Hair Pasta with Chinese Beef Sauce Recipe
Introduction
This Angel Hair Pasta with Chinese Beef Sauce combines tender ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and fragrant garlic in a savory sauce served over delicate pasta. It’s a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons oil
- 3-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 300 g ground beef
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 bell peppers, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons rice wine
- 100 g angel hair pasta (or spaghetti)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and fry until slightly golden. Remove the garlic and set aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
- Step 2: Add the ground beef to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until slightly golden and sizzling. Stir in the soy sauce and cook for about 10 seconds, mixing well.
- Step 3: Add the chopped bell peppers and the fried garlic back into the pan. Stir to combine, cover with a lid, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the peppers are softened. Then turn off the heat.
- Step 4: Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling water until about 80% done. Turn the heat back on for the sauce, add the rice wine along with the pasta and 3–4 tablespoons of pasta water. Stir and cook until the pasta is fully cooked, adding more pasta water if needed to keep it moist.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of grated ginger along with the garlic.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a pinch of chili flakes when frying the garlic.
- Substitute bell peppers with other vegetables like snap peas or shredded carrots for variety.
- Use spaghetti if angel hair pasta is unavailable; just adjust cooking time accordingly.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan over low heat, adding a splash of water to loosen the sauce if it has thickened.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use other types of ground meat for this recipe?
Yes, ground pork or turkey can be used as substitutes, but they may slightly alter the flavor and texture of the sauce.
How do I prevent the pasta from sticking together?
Be sure to stir the pasta occasionally while it cooks and add some oil to the boiling water if desired. Also, using some pasta water in the sauce helps keep the pasta moist and separated.
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Angel Hair Pasta with Chinese Beef Sauce Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
This Angel Hair Pasta with Chinese Beef Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender ground beef cooked with garlic and bell peppers in a savory soy-based sauce, served over perfectly cooked angel hair pasta. The dish takes inspiration from Chinese flavors with ingredients like soy sauce and rice wine, delivering a delicious fusion pasta experience in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 5 tablespoon oil
- 3–5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 300 g ground beef
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 bell peppers, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon rice wine
For the Pasta:
- 100 g angel hair pasta (or spaghetti, adjust quantity for two servings)
Instructions
- Garlic Frying: Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and fry until it just turns slightly golden to release its aroma. Remove the fried garlic from the oil and set it aside, leaving the flavored oil in the pan for the next step.
- Beef Browning: Add the ground beef to the saucepan with the garlic-infused oil over medium heat. Cook the beef until it is slightly golden and sizzling, breaking it apart as it cooks. Stir in the soy sauce and mix well, frying the mixture for about 10 seconds to blend the flavors.
- Combining Bell Pepper: Add the finely chopped bell peppers along with the fried garlic back into the pan. Stir everything well to combine. Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the bell peppers have softened nicely. Then, turn off the heat to prepare the pasta.
- Pasta Cooking and Mixing: Cook the angel hair pasta in boiling water until it is about 80% done (still slightly firm). Meanwhile, reheat the sauce by turning the heat back on under the pan. Add the rice wine to the sauce and then add the pasta along with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water. Mix thoroughly and continue cooking until the pasta is fully cooked, creamy, and all the flavors are combined. If the sauce becomes too dry, add more pasta water as needed to achieve a silky texture.
Notes
- Angel hair pasta cooks very quickly; keep an eye to avoid overcooking.
- Rice wine adds a subtle sweetness and depth, but you can substitute with dry sherry if unavailable.
- To make this dish spicier, add a pinch of chili flakes with the garlic.
- Use freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor profile if desired.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and used within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Chinese-Italian)
Keywords: angel hair pasta, Chinese beef sauce, ground beef pasta, quick pasta recipe, easy dinner, soy sauce beef pasta
