Beef, Leek & Spinach Spaghetti
with Parmesan Cheese
- Milk
- Gluten
- May contain traces of allergens
- Soy
- Eggs
In this dish, we've paired a special seasoning straight from Nan's secret spice drawer with a silky cream-based sauce, then followed it up with tender beef mince for a 20 minute meal that looks and smells every bit as good as it tastes. *The recent wet and cold weather across New Zealand has impacted our regular supply of fresh ingredients and as such, what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!*
Ingredients
1
leek
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 packet
beef mince
½ bottle
cream
(Contains: Milk; )
1 pinch
chilli flakes
1 packet
spaghetti
(Contains: Gluten; May be present: Soy, Eggs)
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; )
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Boil the kettle. Thinly slice white and light green parts of leek. • Roughly chop baby spinach leaves.
• 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 (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people), then drain and return spaghetti to saucepan.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
Little cooks: Older kids can help add the pasta to the saucepan under adult supervision. Be careful, the water is boiling!
• Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat in a large frying pan. Cook leek and beef mince, breaking up mince with a spoon, until browned, 4-5 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium. Add cream (see ingredients) and Nan's special seasoning and cook until bubbling, 1 minute. • Add baby spinach, the butter, a pinch of chilli flakes (if using), the cooked spaghetti and reserved pasta water and cook until spinach is wilted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide creamy beef, leek and spinach spaghetti between bowls. • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Add the finishing touch by sprinkling the cheese on top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the creamy, flavourful sauce, with Nan's Special Seasoning receiving particular praise. Some found it rich but delicious.
- Ease of prep: Customers consistently noted how quick, simple, and easy this dish was to prepare, making it a weeknight favourite.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables like mushrooms or roasted cauliflower for balance. Some preferred a saucier texture; try reserving extra pasta water.
- Next-day meals: Several reviewers mentioned enjoying leftovers, with some finding it made great lunchbox fare the next day.
- Portions: Many found the recipe generous, easily feeding four with leftovers; a few suggested increasing vegetables for better balance.
