Zucchini-Pasta Mash with Ground Meat
A gentle zucchini puree combined with whole-grain pasta and seasoned ground meat delivers a balanced meal rich in B vitamins and plant-based protein.
Ingredients
- 300 g zucchini (2 zucchinis)
- 4 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 80 g mixed ground meat
- 100 g whole‑grain pasta
- 1 sage leaf
Instructions
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1.
Wash, peel, trim the zucchini and grate it coarsely on a box grater.
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2.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot over low heat. Add the ground meat and sauté without browning. Add the grated zucchini, cover, and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes.
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3.
Meanwhile, bring 750 ml water to a boil in another pot. Add the pasta and sage leaf and cook according to package instructions.
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4.
Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving the cooking liquid in a bowl.
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5.
If the meat‑zucchini mixture dries out too early, stir in some reserved pasta water.
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6.
Combine the cooked pasta with the zucchini and meat. Blend with an immersion blender, adding remaining oil and enough pasta water to form a smooth mash. Let one portion cool slightly before feeding; chill the rest completely and freeze in portions.
