Chipotle Beef Rigatoni
with Cheddar and Spinach
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Chipotle Beef Rigatoni in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Ingredients
1 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
180 grams
Rigatoni Pasta
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
240 grams
British Beef Mince
20 grams
Chipotle Paste
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
10 grams
Beef Stock Paste
30 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
40 grams
Baby Spinach
Not included in your delivery
1 tsp
Sugar for the Sauce
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the rigatoni.
b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) When the water is boiling, add the rigatoni and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
b) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) In the meantime, heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins.
c) Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Add the garlic and chipotle paste (add less if you'd prefer things milder) to the beef. Stir-fry for 1 min.
b) Stir through the passata, beef stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).
c) Simmer until the sauce has thickened, 5-6 mins.
a) Meanwhile, grate the cheese.
b) Once the sauce has thickened, add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.
c) Stir through the cooked pasta and three quarters of the grated cheese.
d) Add a splash of water if it's a little thick.
a) When ready, share your chipotle beef rigatoni between your bowls.
b) Sprinkle over the remaining cheese to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The chipotle gives this pasta a smoky, spicy kick that sets it apart from a standard bolognaise. Some find it quite bold, while others feel the sauce could be a touch richer or more complex.
- Ease of prep: This is a genuinely quick and straightforward midweek dish, and several reviewers noted it is approachable enough for older children and first-time cooks.
- Suggestions: Use half the chipotle paste for a milder result, especially when cooking for children or those sensitive to heat. Adding mushrooms, peppers, onions, or extra spinach helps bulk out the dish and round out the vegetables.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers reheat well, with at least one reviewer enjoying a portion for lunch the following day.
- Portions: Some felt the balance of ingredients was slightly off, with pasta outweighing the beef and cheese; adding extra mince or a little more cheese helps even things out.
- Protein: Minced lamb works well as an alternative to beef, and some reviewers added chicken breast with good results.
