Creamy Beef, Pork & Basil Pesto Penne
with Leek
It’s pesto 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.
Unfortunately, this week's orecchiette was in short supply, so we've replaced it with penne. Don't worry, the recipe will be just as delicious, just be sure to follow your recipe card!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Penne
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy)
1 packet
Leek
1 packet
Basil Pesto
(Contains: Cashew, Milk; )
250 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
Not included in your delivery
1 drizzle
olive oil
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
• 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!
