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Speedy Beefy Penne

Speedy Beefy Penne

with Bell Pepper, Spinach and Cheddar
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on May 08, 2026
Calories
775 kcal
Protein
45.7g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
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.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

240 grams

British Beef Mince

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 sachet(s)

Mixed Herbs

180 grams

Penne Pasta

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

15 grams

Worcester Sauce

(Contains: Barley, Cereals containing gluten)

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

1 tsp

Sugar

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3243 kJ
Energy (kcal)775 kcal
Fat21.6 g
of which saturates10.3 g
Carbohydrate95.3 g
of which sugars27.7 g
Dietary Fibre5.6 g
Protein45.7 g
Salt4.4 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium243 mg
Calcium118.6 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Pan
Garlic Press
Medium Saucepan
Colander
Grater

Instructions

Fry the Beef
1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil on high heat with ½ tsp salt.

b) Meanwhile, halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.

c) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil). Once hot, add the beef mince and sliced pepper. Fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

d) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press), then add to the mince with the mixed herbs. 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, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).

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.

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