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Smoky BBQ Canned Beef Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 oz all natural can of beef chunks, drained and shredded
  • 12 oz pasta penne or rotini work best
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce hickory or smoky preferred
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

Cook the pasta

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Sauté aromatics

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onions until soft (about 3 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the beef

  1. Stir in the canned beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
    shredded canned beef and diced onions

Build the sauce

  1. Pour in the barbecue sauce, beef broth, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Combine

  1. Toss in the cooked pasta, stirring until evenly coated in the sauce. Let it cook for another 2 minutes so the flavors meld.

Finish it off

  1. Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley if using.

Serve and enjoy

  1. Dish it up while warm and enjoy that smoky, cheesy, BBQ goodness!