Beef Bolognese & Spaghetti
with Basil Pesto & Parmesan
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Milk
- Cashew
- Eggs
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
Ingredients
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1
Red Onion
250 g
Beef Mince
1 packet
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat, Gluten May be present: Eggs, Soy)
1 packet
Mixed Salad Leaves
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1
Carrot
1 tin
Diced Tomatoes with Garlic & Onion
1
apple
1 sachet
Seasoning Blend
1 packet
Basil Pesto
(Contains: Milk, Cashew)
Nutrition
Cooking Steps
• Half-fill a large saucepan with water, add a generous pinch of salt, then bring to the boil over high heat. • Cook spaghetti in boiling water until 'al dente', 10 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/2 cup for 2 people / 1 cup for 4 people), then drain and return spaghetti to the saucepan. Drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre. Little cooks: Older kids can help add the pasta to the saucepan under adult supervision. Be careful, the water is boiling!
• Meanwhile, finely chop onion. Grate the carrot. Thinly slice apple. • Heat a large frying pan over high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When oil is hot, cook pork mince, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, 2-3 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium-high, then add onion and carrot and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
Little cooks: Kids can help peel off the onion's outer layer (we recommend wearing goggles to avoid onion tears!).
Custom Recipe: If you swapped your pork mince for beef mince, cook beef in the same way as above.
• In a medium bowl, combine mixed salad leaves, apple and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste. • Divide pork bolognese and spaghetti between bowls. • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with apple salad. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Take the lead by tossing the salad!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The teriyaki glaze was a standout favourite, and the sesame fries were consistently praised across many reviews. Some reviewers found the glaze a touch too salty or sweet, so taste as you go.
- Ease of prep: Most found this a quick and easy meal to pull together, with straightforward instructions that even younger cooks could follow.
- Suggestions: Take care not to overcook the pork, as it can dry out quickly; reduce the cooking time slightly if your steaks are on the thinner side. Some reviewers found cooking the pork in an air fryer kept it more tender than pan-frying.
- Portions: Several reviewers mentioned the pork portions felt a little small, particularly for larger appetites, and a few added extra potatoes to make the meal more filling.
- Next-day meals: The salad was noted as a great leftover by at least one reviewer, who enjoyed it the following morning.
