Easy Peasy Beef and Veggie 'Nduja Bolognese
with Linguine, Spinach, Cheese and Wild Rocket
Calories
:
682 kcalProtein
:
43.7g proteinDifficulty
:
Easy High Protein
Medium Spice
Allergens:
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Originating from the city of Bologna in Italy, Bolognese sauce is also known as ragù alla Bolognese - a rich, meat-based tomato sauce to dress pasta or make a lasagne. In this recipe, we're combining it with veggie 'Nduja, a hot, umami blend of Calabrian chillies and peppers, that's completely meat-free but with all the same flavour.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
serving amount
240 grams
British Beef Mince
180 grams
Linguine
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
½ sachet(s)
Vegan ‘Nduja
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
40 grams
Baby Spinach
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
20 grams
Wild Rocket
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Tomato Ketchup
1 tsp
Sugar
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutritional information
Energy (kJ)2853 kJ
Energy (kcal)682 kcal
Fat21.1 g
of which saturates9.4 g
Carbohydrate77.4 g
of which sugars11.8 g
Dietary Fibre5.6 g
Protein43.7 g
Salt2.3 g
Trans Fat0.1 g
Potassium32.6 mg
Calcium21.6 mg
Iron0.1 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Utensils
•Pan
•Kettle
•Large Saucepan
Instructions
1
- Boil a full kettle.
- Meanwhile, heat a frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
- Once hot, fry the beef mince, 5-6 mins. Break up the mince as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat.
2
- Meanwhile, when boiling, pour the water into a saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt on high heat.
- Boil the linguine, 12 mins.
3
- Once the mince is cooked, drain the fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Cook so there's no pink in the middle.
- Stir in the veggie 'Nduja (see ingredients for amount - add less if you'd prefer things milder), passata, chicken stock paste, tomato ketchup, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for all three).
- Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer, 3-4 mins.
4
- Next, stir in cheese and spinach in handfuls, making sure it's piping hot, 1-2 mins. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain and stir it into the mince.
- Share out between your serving bowls.
- Top with a handful of a rocket, drizzle a little oil over the leaves to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish's rich, spicy flavour, though some found it bland; consider adjusting the 'nduja to taste.
- Ease of prep: Praised as quick and simple to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights; some found balancing cooking times tricky.
- Suggestions: Add onion and garlic for extra flavour; consider using leaner mince (5%) for better texture and less fat.
- Portions: Some felt the linguine portion was a bit small; others found the meal filling and satisfying.
- Spice level: Opinions varied widely; start with less 'nduja and adjust to your preferred heat level.
