Plant-based mince is cooked into a creamy capsicum sauce dotted with pan-fried veggies for a rich and decadent pasta sauce. Stir through some baby leaves at the last minute for a hint of vibrant green.
"We’ve replaced the fusilli in this recipe with penne due to local ingredient availability. It’ll be just as delicious, just follow your recipe card!"
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1 packet
Penne
(Contains: Gluten; May be present: Soy, Eggs. )
1 stalk
Celery
1 packet
Plant-Based Mince
(Contains: Soy; )
1 sachet
Kiwi Spice Blend
½ packet
Cream
(Contains: Milk; )
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
1 packet
Chargrilled Capsicum Relish
(Contains: Sulphites; )
1 packet
Baby Leaves
olive oil
• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a large saucepan with boiling water, then add a generous pinch of salt. • Cook penne uncovered, over high heat, until °al dente°, 12 minutes. • Reserve some of the pasta water (1/2 cup for 2 people / 1 cup for 4 people), drain and return to saucepan.
• Meanwhile, finely chop celery. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook celery and veggie mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes.
• Add Kiwi spice blend and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Reduce heat to medium, then add cream (see ingredients), chicken-style stock powder and reserved pasta water (cup for 2 people / cup for 4 people), and cook, stirring, until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat, then add chargrilled capsicum relish, cooked penne and baby leaves. Stir to combine.
• Divide creamy plant-based mince pasta between bowls. Enjoy!