Easy Beef Bolognese Orzo
with Mushrooms, Cheese and Rocket
Calories
:
680 kcalProtein
:
42g proteinTotal
:
10 minutesDifficulty
:
EasyAllergens:
- Cereals containing gluten
- Wheat
- Sulphites
- Milk
- Egg
Not to be confused with rice, orzo is actually a type of pasta. This Easy Beef Bolognese Orzo is ready in less than 15 minutes, paired with an easy Bolognese style beef ragu and plenty of cheese.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
serving amount
180 grams
Orzo
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)
240 grams
British Beef Mince
120 grams
Sliced Mushrooms
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
28 grams
Red Wine Stock Paste
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 sachet(s)
Mixed Herbs
25 grams
Sun-Dried Tomato Paste
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
20 grams
Wild Rocket
Not included in your delivery
1 tsp
Sugar
50 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Energy (kJ)2845 kJ
Energy (kcal)680 kcal
Fat19.6 g
of which saturates8.7 g
Carbohydrate83 g
of which sugars11.3 g
Dietary Fibre2.8 g
Protein42 g
Salt3.2 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium32.6 mg
Calcium21.6 mg
Iron0.1 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Utensils
•Medium Saucepan
•Kettle
•Large Frying Pan
Cooking Steps
1
- Boil a half-full kettle.
- Pour it into a saucepan with 0.5 tsp salt on high heat.
- Boil the orzo, 10 mins.
- Once cooked, drain in a sieve.
2
- Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on high heat.
- Once hot, fry the beef and mushrooms, 5-6 mins.
- Break up the mince as it cooks, then drain the fat.
- Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook so there's no pink in the middle.
3
- Stir the passata, red wine stock paste, mixed herbs, sugar and water (see pantry for both amounts) into the beef.
- Simmer, 1-2 mins.
- Stir the sun-dried tomato paste, cooked orzo and cheese into the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
4
- Serve the orzo bolognese in bowls.
- Top with the rocket leaves.
- Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The bolognese-style ragu is well-received for its Italian flavours, though some found the dish a little bland without the sun-dried tomato paste. Adding Worcestershire sauce, chilli flakes, or a pinch of extra seasoning can help lift the flavour.
- Ease of prep: Most found this genuinely quick and straightforward to pull together, with the whole dish coming together in around 20 minutes.
- Suggestions: Add garlic, a small red onion, or chilli flakes to deepen the flavour; a fresh herb like parsley or a balsamic glaze over the rocket are also worth trying. Boiling the orzo in plenty of water and draining it well helps avoid a starchy result.
- Next-day meals: The dish reheats well, making it a convenient option for an easy next-day meal.
- Orzo: Orzo is a new ingredient for many, and opinions are mixed — some enjoy it as a comforting change from spaghetti; others find the texture takes getting used to.
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