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Creamy Lamb Bolognese Fasta-Pasta

Creamy Lamb Bolognese Fasta-Pasta

with Basil Pesto & Rocket
Niamh Kavanagh
Niamh KavanaghUpdated on June 11, 2026
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Calories
873 kcal
Protein
37.3g protein
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Cashew
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Sesame
  • Soy

This is a weeknight hero! We’ve skipped (most of) the chopping and kept all the flavour by adding fragrant rosemary to the juicy lamb mince. Topping it all with basil pesto and fresh, peppery rocket makes for a super simple, delicious bolognese that hits the spot.

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

1

Fusilli

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Sesame, Soy)

250 g

Lamb Mince

1 packet

Garlic Paste

1 packet

Passata

1 packet

Light Cooking Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 sachet

Vegetable Stock Pot

1 packet

Rocket Leaves

1 packet

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk, Cashew)

1 packet

Rosemary

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 drizzle

vinegar (balsamic or white wine) (pantry)

Energy (kJ)3650 kJ
Calories873 kcal
Fat46 g
of which saturates15.4 g
Carbohydrate76.1 g
of which sugars11.4 g
Dietary Fibre6.1 g
Protein37.3 g
Sodium697 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Stor kastrull

Cooking Steps

Cook the pasta
1

• Boil the kettle. 
• Pour boiling water into a large saucepan over high heat with a pinch of salt. 
• Add fusilli to the boiling water and cook, over high heat, until ‘al dente’,  
11 minutes. Reserve some pasta water (see ingredients). 
• Drain fusilli, then return to saucepan.  
TIP: ‘Al dente’ pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.

Start the sauce
2

• Meanwhile, pick and finely chop rosemary. 
• Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Cook lamb mince (no need for oil!), 
breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-4 minutes.
• Add garlic paste and rosemary, then cook until fragrant, 1 minute. 
TIP: Run your fingers down the rosemary stalk to remove the leaves easily.

Finish the sauce
3

• Reduce heat to medium, then add passata, light cooking cream, stock 
concentrate and the reserved pasta water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 
2-3 minutes. Stir through cooked fusilli. Season to taste with salt and pepper.  
TIP: Add a splash more pasta water if the sauce looks too thick!  

Finish & serve
4
  • In a medium bowl, combine rocket with a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar. Season.
  • Divide creamy lamb bolognese between bowls. Drizzle over basil pesto and top with rocket to serve. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the balanced flavours, though some found it mild. Adding extra garlic and herbs can boost the taste.
  • Ease of prep: Customers appreciated the quick and simple recipe, which was easy to follow and didn't take long to cook.
  • Suggestions: For a thicker sauce, reduce the pasta water. Consider serving the rocket salad separately for flexibility.
  • Portions: Generous servings provided leftovers for some, while others found the portion size perfect.
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