Creamy Pasta with Minced Beef and Pork

Ingredients

• 1 lb minced beef and pork
• 1 onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp butter
• 7 oz pasta
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup pasta water
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3.5 oz cheddar cheese
• 1/3 tsp salt
• 1/3 tsp black pepper

Method

1. Cook minced beef and pork until browned.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
3. Stir in butter, oregano, basil, and smoked paprika.
4. Sprinkle flour and cook briefly to thicken.
5. Pour in pasta water and tomato sauce; simmer.
6. Add heavy cream and cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
7. Season with salt and black pepper.
8. Cook pasta separately until al dente.
9. Combine pasta with sauce and serve.