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Plant-Based Mince & Basil Pesto Spaghetti

Plant-Based Mince & Basil Pesto Spaghetti

with Leek & Parmesan Cheese
4.5(5)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 24, 2026
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Calories
817 kcal
Protein
41.7g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Milk
  • Cashew
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

Leek

1 packet

Spaghetti

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy)

200 g

Plant-Based Mince

(Contains: Soy; )

1 sachet

Nan's Special Seasoning

1 packet

Grated Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk; )

1 sachet

Chicken-Style Stock Powder

1

Carrot

1 packet

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk, Cashew; )

1 tin

Diced Tomatoes with Garlic & Onion

Calories817 kcal
Energy (kJ)3420 kJ
Fat26.9 g
of which saturates5.2 g
Carbohydrate93.2 g
of which sugars20.8 g
Dietary Fibre15.6 g
Protein41.7 g
Sodium2460 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

1

• Boil the kettle. Thinly slice white and light green parts of leek. Grate the carrot. • Half-fill a large saucepan with water, add a generous pinch of salt, then bring to the boil over high heat. Cook spaghetti, uncovered, until 'al dente', 10 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/2 cup for 2 people / 1 cup for 4 people), then drain and return spaghetti to the saucepan.

TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.

2

Custom Recipe: If you have swapped from pork mince to plant-based mince, heat the pan as above. Cook plant-based mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes. Continue with step.

3

• When the sauce is done, add spaghetti and basil pesto to the pan, then stir to combine. Season to taste.

4

• Divide pork and basil pesto spaghetti between bowls. • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!

Little cooks: Add the finishing touch by sprinkling the cheese on top.