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Creamy Beef and Harissa Rigatoni

with Chestnut Mushrooms, Baby Spinach and Cheese
4.5(11)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 05, 2026
Calories
863 kcal
Protein
44.2g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

180 grams

Rigatoni Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

125 grams

Chestnut Mushrooms

240 grams

British Beef Mince

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

28 grams

Red Wine Stock Paste

(Contains: Sulphites)

40 grams

Baby Spinach

50 grams

Harissa Paste

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3610 kJ
Energy (kcal)863 kcal
Fat37.2 g
of which saturates16.5 g
Carbohydrate86.3 g
of which sugars16.2 g
Dietary Fibre6.2 g
Protein44.2 g
Salt3.1 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Colander
Large Saucepan
Large Frying Pan
Grater

Instructions

1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt.

b) When boiling, add the rigatoni to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

2

a) Meanwhile, thinly slice the mushrooms.

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

c) Once hot, add the beef mince and mushrooms and cook until the mince has browned, 5-6 mins.

d) 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.

3

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

4

a) Add the garlic to the beef and fry until fragrant, 1 min.

b) Stir in the creme fraiche, passata, red wine stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).

c) Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.

5

a) Once the sauce has thickened, add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

b) Stir in the harissa paste and the cheese until melted.

c) Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.

d) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.

6

a) Share the creamy harissa and beef pasta between youre serving bowls.

Enjoy!

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