
It’s pesto, beef and pork in a creamy sauce. This already sounds like an amazing and tasty time but if you want to go the extra mile, add the leek and a zap of lemon to the pasta for flavour and smiles.
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Penne
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy)
1 packet
Leek
1 packet
Plant-Based Basil Pesto
(Contains: Cashew; May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Sesame, Fish, Eggs)
500 g
Beef & Pork Mince
1 packet
Cream
(Contains: Milk; )
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
1
Lemon
1 packet
Baby Spinach Leaves
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
1 packet
Parsley
1 drizzle
olive oil

• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a large saucepan with boiling water, then add a generous pinch of salt. • Add penne to the boiling water and cook, over high heat, until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people). Drain penne, then return to saucepan. Little cooks: Older kids can help add the pasta to the saucepan under adult supervision. Be careful, the water is boiling!

• Meanwhile, slice lemon into wedges.

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef & pork mince and sliced leek, breaking it up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. • Add garlic & herb seasoning and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium, then add cream (see ingredients), chicken-style stock powder, basil pesto, cooked penne, a generous squeeze of lemon juice and reserved pasta water. Stir to combine and cook until sauce has slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir through baby leaves until combined. Season to taste.

• Divide creamy beef & pork and basil pesto penne between bowls. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and tear over parsley to serve. Enjoy!