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Tomato & Herb Beef Penne Alla Bolognese

Tomato & Herb Beef Penne Alla Bolognese

with Double Parmesan Cheese
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 16, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
51.4g protein
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Soy
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens

You can't go wrong with this Italian classic– it's a dish guaranteed to get everyone excited for dinner. Packed with hidden veggies and on the table in 20 minutes, prepare to tuck in. Don't forget the sprinkle of Parmesan on top!

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

1

penne

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Eggs, Soy, Milk)

1 packet

beef mince

1 bag

soffritto mix

1 box

tomato & herb seasoning

1 packet

garlic paste

1 packet

diced tomatoes with garlic & onion

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

2 packet

Parmesan cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

½ tbs

brown sugar

Energy (kJ)3309 kJ
Fat23.5 g
of which saturates11.7 g
Carbohydrate85.5 g
of which sugars19.7 g
Protein51.4 g
Sodium3214 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Pan
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Boil the kettle. Pour boiled water into a large saucepan over high heat with a pinch of salt. • Add penne to the boiling water and cook, over a high heat, until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people). Drain penne, then return to saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil.

2
2

• Heat a large frying pan over high heat. • Cook beef mince and soffritto mix (no need for oil!), breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes.

3
3

• Reduce heat to medium, then add tomato & herb seasoning and garlic paste and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Stir in diced tomatoes with onion & garlic, the reserved pasta water, brown sugar and simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. • Add cooked pasta and baby spinach leaves, stirring to combine, 1 minute. Season to taste.

4
4

• Divide tomato and herb beef penne alla bolognese between bowls. • Top with Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Some found it tasty, while others thought it needed a flavour boost. Adding chilli flakes or extra herbs enhanced the dish.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with pre-cut vegetables making it even faster to cook.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding garlic bread as a side. Some customers added mushrooms and fresh basil for extra flavour.
  • Leftovers: Makes enough for lunch the next day, saving time and money.
  • Portions: A few customers suggested adding more pasta to stretch the meal further.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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