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No Chop Beef Ragu & Parmesan Polenta

No Chop Beef Ragu & Parmesan Polenta

with Rocket Leaves
Kajol Kotecha
Kajol KotechaUpdated on June 29, 2026
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Calories
799 kcal
Protein
42.1g protein
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Wheat

Sink into a bowl of pure comfort with this Italian beef ragu and Parmesan polenta, where tender, simmered lamb meets a silky, saucy base. It’s a rich and hearty affair, balanced perfectly by the peppery bite of a fresh rocket salad.

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

250 g

Beef Mince

1 packet

Soffritto Mix

1 sachet

Tomato & Herb Seasoning

1 packet

Garlic Paste

1 packet

Passata

1 packet

Instant Polenta

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

1 packet

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 packet

Rocket Leaves

1 packet

Rosemary

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 cup

water

1 cup

milk

(Contains: Milk)

50 g

butter (for the mash)

(Contains: Milk)

¼ tsp

salt

Energy (kJ)3340 kJ
Calories799 kcal
Fat48.6 g
of which saturates21.1 g
Carbohydrate45.3 g
of which sugars15.5 g
Dietary Fibre6.3 g
Protein42.1 g
Cholesterol16.2 mg
Sodium1370 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Medium Pan
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Steps

Start the ragu
1
  • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook soffritto mix, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add beef mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-4 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile, pick thyme leaves.
Finish the ragu
2
  • Reduce heat to medium, then add tomato & herb seasoning, garlic paste and thyme and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Stir in passata and cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 mins. Season to taste.
Make the polenta
3
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the water and milk and bring to the boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and slowly whisk in polenta, then cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened, 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, add the butter,  half the Parmesan cheese and the salt, stirring until well combined. Season with pepper.
Finish & serve
4
  • Divide creamy polenta between plates. Top with Italian beef ragu.
  • Garnish with the remaining Parmesan cheese and serve with rocket. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on July 2026
  • Flavour: The beef ragu paired with creamy Parmesan polenta made for a rich, satisfying bowl.
  • Ease of prep: Reviewers found this dish straightforward and quick to pull together on a weeknight.
  • Suggestions: One reviewer noted receiving beef mince instead of lamb and found it still tasted great.
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