Porky Linguine
with Spinach and Cheese
- Cereals containing gluten
- Sulphites
- Celery
- Milk
- Egg
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Porky Linguine in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Ingredients
240
British Pork Mince
1
Italian Style Herbs
180
Linguine
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
15
Worcester Sauce
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
15
Red Wine Jus Paste
(Contains: Sulphites, Celery)
40
Baby Spinach
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
50
Water for the Sauce
½
Sugar 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 pasta.
b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
c) Once the oil is hot, add the pork mince and cook until browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
d) Sprinkle over the Italian style herbs and cook, stirring, for 1 more min.
a) Meanwhile, add the linguine to your pan of boiling water 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) While the pasta cooks, add the Worcester sauce to the pork and allow to bubble away until evaporated.
b) Stir in the chopped tomatoes, red wine jus paste, water and sugar for the sauce (see ingredients for both amounts).
c) Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 5-6 mins. Add a splash more water if it gets too thick. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) When the sauce has thickened, stir in the spinach a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 2-3 mins.
a) Toss the cooked linguine through the sauce along with half the hard Italian style cheese (if it's easier, transfer everything to the pasta saucepan to combine).
b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
a) Share the porky linguine between your bowls and finish with a sprinkle of the remaining hard Italian style cheese.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: A rich, tomato-based sauce with herby pork mince that many find reminiscent of a classic Bolognese; some feel it could use a little more depth or seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to put together, making it a reliable choice for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Adding mushrooms, onion, or a pinch of chilli flakes can boost the flavour; some found skipping the sugar and reducing the tomato quantity helped balance the sauce. Draining the pork mince well after browning keeps the dish from turning greasy.
- Next-day meals: The recipe makes generous portions, with some finding enough left over for a small lunch the following day.
- Kid-friendly: A popular choice with children and families; if little ones are not keen on spinach, consider serving it on the side rather than stirring it through.
