Easy Venison, Beef & Cherry Tomato Bolognese
with Farfalle & Parmesan
- Gluten
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Eggs
- Soy
- Gluten
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Almond
- Traces of Cashew
- Traces of Pistachio
- Traces of Walnut
Packed with the rich flavours of a classic Italian tomato sauce, you'll find it hard to believe this venison and beef bolognese didn't involve hours of cooking. Plus, with small chunks of celery hidden in the sauce, it creates a beautifully textured and mouth-watering meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 packet
farfalle
(Contains: Gluten; May be present: Eggs, Soy)
1
celery
3 clove
garlic
1 packet
Venison & Beef Mince
1 sachet
beef-style stock powder
1 tin
tinned cherry tomatoes
1 tsp
brown sugar
(May be present: Soy, Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Almond, Cashew, Pistachio, Walnut)
1
pear
1 bag
salad leaves
1 sachet
Nan's Special Seasoning
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
1 drizzle
balsamic vinegar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Cook farfalle 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 farfalle and return to saucepan. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking.
TIP: ‘Al dente’ pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• Meanwhile, finely chop celery and garlic. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. • Cook celery until slightly softened, 3-4 minutes. • Add venison & beef mince and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-5 minutes. • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes
• Add Nan’s special seasoning, beef-style stock powder, tinned cherry tomatoes and some reserved pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people) and cook, stirring, until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. • Remove from heat, then add the butter and brown sugar and stir to combine. Season, then add cooked farfalle and gently toss to combine. Set aside. • Meanwhile, thinly slice pear. • In a medium bowl, combine a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Add rocket leaves and pear, then toss to coat.
TIP: Add a dash more pasta water if the sauce is dry.
• Divide beef, venison and cherry tomato bolognese between bowls. • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. • Serve with pear salad.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the rich taste, with cherry tomatoes adding depth. Some found it bland; consider boosting seasoning to taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and family-friendly, this recipe was a hit with kids and fussy eaters alike.
- Suggestions: Blend or crush the cherry tomatoes for a smoother sauce. Consider adding more vegetables directly to the pasta for extra nutrition.
- Portions: Generous and filling servings, though some felt the pasta-to-meat ratio could be adjusted for preference.
