Speedy Pork Rigatoni
with Spinach and Cheddar
- Cereals containing gluten
- Sulphites
- Milk
This Speedy Pork Rigatoni is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
Ingredients
240
British Pork Mince
1
Garlic Clove
1
Italian Style Herbs
180
Rigatoni Pasta
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
15
Worcester Sauce
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
28
Red Wine Stock Paste
(Contains: Sulphites)
60
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
100
Baby Spinach
Not included in your delivery
50
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil on high heat with 1/2 tsp of salt.
b) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
c) Once hot, add the pork and fry 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) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Add the garlic to the pork and sprinkle over the Italian style herbs. Cook, stirring, for 1 min.
a) Meanwhile, add the rigatoni to the saucepan 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.
a) While the pasta cooks, add the Worcester sauce to the pork 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.
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.
a) Toss the cooked rigatoni through the sauce along with half the Cheddar.
b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
a) When everything is ready, serve the pork rigatoni in bowls.
b) Sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish, praising its rich tomato sauce and Italian herbs; some found it a bit too herby or tomatoey.
- Ease of prep: Customers loved how quick and simple this meal was to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms; some prefer beef mince over pork for this dish.
- Next-day meals: The dish reheats well, with several noting it tasted even better the following day.
- Portions: Many praised the generous portion sizes, with some having enough for lunch leftovers.
