Pasta in Spinach and Meat Sauce

I can eat pasta at any time of the day (or night)
This one is especially easy to make and can be made after a hard days work ....perfect for a weekday supper!
You can use chicken mince in place of beef and the results are just as good.
While reheating the pasta the next day you can drizzle some olive oil if it seems too dry.

Pasta in Spinach and Meat Sauce

Serves 4

Minced lean beef – 250 gms
Whole Wheat Pasta Spirals – 250 gms
Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
English Spinach – 1 bunch ,chopped
Coriander powder – 1 tbsp
Red chili powder – 1/2 tbsp
Onion – 1 big (diced)
Sliced Garlic – 6 cloves
Oil – 3 tsp
salt and pepper to taste

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid before draining the pasta.

In a large wok, heat oil and saute the garlic and onions till golden.

Add the ground beef and season well with salt and pepper. Saute till the beef starts to brown. Stir in the red chili and coriander powders, and mix well. Cook on low heat for 3 minutes till spices are mixed thoroughly.

Add the tomato paste and mix well. Add 1/2 cup of water and bring this to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the spinach. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. The mixture at this stage should resemble a thick sauce. Add the cooked pasta and mix well to combine.

Sprinkle some parmesan on top before serving(optional)