Porky Pappardelle
with Spinach and Grated Cheese
Long, flat ribbons of pappardelle are perfect for thicker sauces like our speedy pork ragu. Packed with fresh, Italian inspired flavours, and on the table in just twenty minutes, this quick-fix dish is perfect for the evenings when you’re aa little short on time. Authentic Italian cooking in double quick time? Mamma Mia, you’ve found a keeper!
Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the conflict in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.
250 grams
Pork Mince
1 pot(s)
Dried Italian Herbs
200 grams
Pappardelle
(ContainsCereals containing Gluten)½ sachet
Worcester Sauce
(ContainsCereals containing Gluten)1 pack(s)
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
1 unit(s)
Red Wine Stock Paste
(ContainsSulphites)1 bag(s)
Baby Spinach
1 pack(s)
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(ContainsMilk, Egg)Not included in your delivery
50 milliliter(s)
Water
a) Fill a large saucepan with the boiling water and a pinch of salt, bring back to the boil on high heat. b) Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil) and add the pork. Cook, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-4 mins. c) Sprinkle over the Italian herbs and cook, stirring, for another minute.
a) Add the pappardelle to the saucepan of boiling water and cook for 6 mins. b) When cooked, drain in a colander and drizzle with a little oil to stop it sticking together.
a) Meanwhile add the Worcester sauce to the pork and allow to bubble away for a few seconds. b) Stir in the finely chopped tomatoes, stock pot, water (see ingredients for amount) and a pinch of sugar (if you have some). c) Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 5-6 mins. TIP: Add a splash more water if it gets too thick.
a) When the sauce has thickened, stir in the spinach a handful at a time to wilt.
a) Toss the pappardelle through the sauce along with half the cheese (if it's easier, transfer everything to the pasta saucepan to combine). b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
a) Serve the porky pappardelle in bowls finished with a sprinkle of the remaining cheese.