Creamy Pork & Roast Veggie Penne
with Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Gluten
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Soy
- Eggs
Packed with the rich flavours of a classic creamy tomato sauce, you'll find it hard to believe it didn't involve hours of cooking. Silky baby spinach melts into the sauce, creating a mouth-watering meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
2
tomato
1
onion
1 packet
penne
(Contains: Gluten; May be present: Soy, Eggs)
1 packet
pork mince
1 sachet
Herb & Mushroom Seasoning
1 pinch
chilli flakes
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
½ bottle
cream
(Contains: Milk; )
2 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cut tomato and red onion into wedges. Place veggies on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, spread out evenly, then roast until golden and tender, 15-20 minutes.
Cook penne in the boiling water until ‘al dente’, 10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people), then drain and return pasta 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.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook pork mince, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, 4-5 minutes. Add herb & mushroom seasoning and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
Add baby spinach leaves, longlife cream (see ingredients) and reserved pasta water to the pork. Stir to combine and simmer until just wilted, 1 minute.
Remove the pan from heat, then add cooked penne, roasted veggies and 1/2 the grated Parmesan cheese. Gently toss to combine and season to taste.
Divide creamy pork and veggie penne between bowls. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese to serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the creamy, flavourful sauce, though some found it a bit bland and suggested adding extra herbs or spices.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick and easy this dish was to prepare, with several mentioning it's great for beginners.
- Suggestions: Consider swapping pork mince for chicken or beef; add more vegetables like pumpkin or extra spinach for more balance.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers reheat well, making this a popular choice for lunch the following day.
- Texture: Roasting the vegetables adds a delicious chewy texture that many reviewers loved.
