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Speedy Pork Rigatoni

Speedy Pork Rigatoni

with Spinach and Cheddar
4.5(1.1k)Review SummaryRead review summary highlights
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on August 18, 2026
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Calories
: 
910 kcal
Protein
: 
47.6g protein
Total
: 
20 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Medium
Allergens:
  • 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.

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

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

Energy (kcal)910 kcal
Energy (kJ)3807 kJ
Fat39.2 g
of which saturates16.8 g
Carbohydrate89 g
of which sugars22.2 g
Protein47.6 g
Salt4.9 g
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.
•Garlic Press
•Large Frying Pan
•Large Saucepan
•Colander
•Grater
•Bowl

Cooking Steps

Fry the Pork
1

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.

Cook the Pasta
2

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.

Sauce Things Up
3

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.

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 rigatoni through the sauce along with half the Cheddar.

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

Serve
6

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.
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