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Speedy Beef Penne

Speedy Beef Penne

with Spinach and Cheddar

4.5(341)

Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025

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Calories

:

747 kcal

Protein

:

44g protein

Total

:

20 minutes

Difficulty

:

Medium

Family Friendly

Allergens:

Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Barley
Sulphites
Milk
Mustard
Soya
May contain traces of allergens

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

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 sachet(s)

Dried Oregano

180 grams

Penne Pasta

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

15 grams

Worcester Sauce

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Barley)

1 carton(s)

Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic

28 grams

Red Wine Stock Paste

(Contains: Sulphites)

30 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Baby Spinach

Not included in your delivery

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3123 kJ

Energy (kcal)747 kcal

Fat22 g

of which saturates9.4 g

Carbohydrate89.4 g

of which sugars18 g

Dietary Fibre4 g

Protein44 g

Salt4.6 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

Fry the Beef

1

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

b) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil). Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 5-6 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.

c) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press), then add to the mince with the dried oregano. Cook, stirring, for 1 min.

Cook the Pasta

2

a) Meanwhile, add the penne to the 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 into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Sauce Things Up

3

a) While the pasta cooks, add the Worcester sauce to the beef and allow to bubble away until evaporated, 30 secs.

b) Stir in the chopped tomatoes, red wine stock paste, water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and a pinch of sugar (if you have any).

c) Bring to the boil, stirring, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 5-6 mins. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Wilt the Spinach

4

a) Meanwhile, grate the Cheddar.

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

Combine and Stir

5

a) Toss the cooked penne through the sauce along with the grated Cheddar and combine well.

b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Serve

6

a) When ready, serve your beef penne in bowls.

Enjoy!

7

Step 1 MOD: If you’ve chosen to get beef mince instead of pork, cook the recipe in the same way.

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