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Quick Penne Beef Ragu

Quick Penne Beef Ragu

with Mushrooms, Tenderstem® and Cheese

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on October 01, 2025

Ready in less than 25 minutes, this Quick Penne Beef Ragu has it all. Combining a rich tomato sauce, beef Italian style cheese and mushrooms, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner and is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Tags:
Family Friendly
High Protein
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Barley
Sulphites
Celery
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

240 grams

British Beef Mince

80 grams

Tenderstem® Broccoli

180 grams

Penne Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat May contain traces of: Mustard, Soya)

1 sachet(s)

Mixed Herbs

80 grams

Sliced Mushrooms

15 grams

Worcester Sauce

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Barley)

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

25 grams

Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

15 grams

Red Wine Jus Paste

(Contains: Sulphites, Celery)

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2963 kJ
Energy (kcal)708 kcal
Fat19.8 g
of which saturates8.9 g
Carbohydrate83.8 g
of which sugars16.3 g
Dietary Fibre6.7 g
Protein45.4 g
Salt2.4 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium158.8 mg
Calcium19.2 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

1

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

b) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).

c) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle. 

2

a) Meanwhile, cut the Tenderstem® broccoli into thirds.

b) Add the penne to your pan of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

c) When the pasta has 4-5 mins left, add the broccoli to the same pan and cook for the remaining time.

3

a) Once the beef is browned, drain and discard any excess fat.

b) Stir in the mixed herbs and mushrooms. Cook for another 2 mins.

4

a) Stir in the Worcester sauce and simmer until evaporated, 30 secs.

b) Stir in the passata, sun-dried tomato paste, red wine jus paste and sugar for the sauce (see pantry for amount).

c) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 4-5 mins.

5

a) When the pasta and broccoli are cooked, drain in a colander, then add to the sauce.

b) Stir through three quarters of the cheese until combined.

c) Add a splash of water to loosen the sauce if needed.

6

a) Season your penne ragu to taste with salt and pepper, then serve in bowls.

b) Sprinkle with the remaining cheese to finish.

b) Enjoy!

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