Name: Velvety Pasta Dish
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h 5 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup beef steak (cut into 1″ cubes) — about 8 oz; 2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (cut into 1″ cubes) — about 8 oz total; 1 chicken breast (cut into 1″ cubes) — about 8 oz; 3 slices turkey bacon, chopped; 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1½ cups); 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup); 3 ribs celery, chopped (about 1 cup); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 10 oz can diced tomatoes with chilies; 1 tbsp browning sauce; 1 lb (454 g) dried pasta (farfalle or penne); 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup (240 ml) water; 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried); 1 tbsp Creole seasoning (adjust to taste); 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Description

A comforting one-pot pasta dish featuring tender meats, caramelized vegetables, and a creamy sauce that envelops the pasta in rich flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup beef steak (cut into 1″ cubes) — about 8 oz
2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (cut into 1″ cubes) — about 8 oz total
1 chicken breast (cut into 1″ cubes) — about 8 oz
3 slices turkey bacon, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1½ cups)
1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 ribs celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced
10 oz can diced tomatoes with chilies
1 tbsp browning sauce
1 lb (454 g) dried pasta (farfalle or penne)
2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup (240 ml) water
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tbsp Creole seasoning (adjust to taste)
1–2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat with olive oil.
Add turkey bacon, onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until soft and bacon is crisp, about 6–8 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Add beef cubes and caramelize, stirring occasionally for about 20–25 minutes until browned.
Mix in chicken, diced tomatoes, Creole seasoning, and thyme; cook for another 15–20 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth, water, cream soups, and browning sauce; stir, bring to simmer, and adjust seasoning.
Add dry pasta, bring to a boil, then cover and bake for 1 hour.
Let sit covered for 10 minutes, then stir gently before serving.

Notes

Pat meats dry for better browning; avoid stirring too much after adding pasta to maintain sauce texture.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 125 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 690
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 1300mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 68g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 43g
Cholesterol: 85mg