HelloHero: One-Pot Double Pork & Tomato Penne
with Pear & Cherry Tomato Salad
- Milk
- Gluten
- Wheat
- May contain traces of allergens
- Eggs
- Soy
- Milk
Bite-sized penne pasta combines with herby pork and diced tomatoes to create a meal that feels a little bit fancy. Add some cheese for some extra flavour and dinner is complete (until dessert, that is!). We’ve replaced the orecchiette in this recipe with penne due to local ingredient availability. It’ll be just as delicious, just follow your recipe card!
Ingredients
2 packet
pork mince
1 sachet
garlic & herb seasoning
1 packet
diced tomatoes with garlic & onion
1 sachet
chicken-style stock powder
1 packet
penne
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Eggs, Soy, Milk)
1
pear
½ packet
snacking tomatoes
1 packet
mixed salad leaves
1 packet
Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk)
1 tsp
brown sugar
1.5 cup
boiling water
drizzle
balsamic vinegar
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Boil the kettle. • In a large saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. Add pork mince and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-4 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning and toss to coat, 1 minute.
• Add the butter, diced tomatoes with onion & garlic, chicken-style stock powder, the brown sugar and boiling water (11/2 cups for 2 people / 3 cups for 4 people) to the saucepan. • Stir through penne, then bring to the boil. • Reduce heat to medium and cover with a lid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is 'al dente', 12-14 minutes.
TIP: Keeping the saucepan covered helps steam to cook pasta! TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre
• While pasta is cooking, slice pear. Halve snacking tomatoes. • In a medium bowl, combine a drizzle of the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and season with salt and pepper. • Just before serving, toss pear, snacking tomatoes and mixed salad leaves.
Little cooks: Take the lead by tossing the salad!
• Remove lid from pasta and increase heat to medium-high. Simmer until thickened, 3-5 minutes. • Remove pasta from heat and stir through half Parmesan cheese. Season to taste. • Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle over remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve with pear and cherry tomato salad. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish's taste, with one calling it the best penne they've had. Some found it a bit strong or lacking complexity.
- Ease of prep: Customers loved the quick, easy, one-pot cooking method. It's great for midweek meals and simple enough for teens to prepare.
- Suggestions: Some preferred less pasta for a better ratio. Consider adding more vegetables to the pasta instead of a separate salad.
- Leftovers: Leftovers were appreciated, with some enjoying them reheated at work the next day.
- Cooking tips: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust liquid if pasta isn't cooking through properly.
