Creamy Beef & Leek Spaghetti
with Parmesan Cheese
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 weather conditions across New Zealand have 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!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1
leek
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
½ bottle
cream
(Contains Milk; )
1 packet
beef mince
1 pinch
chilli flakes
1 packet
spaghetti
(Contains Gluten; May be present Soy, Egg. )
1
courgette
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
• Thinly slice white and light green parts of leek. • Roughly chop baby spinach leaves. • Grate the courgette.
• 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 the 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 large frying pan over high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook leek, courgette and beef mince, breaking up mince with a spoon, until browned, 4-5 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium, then 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 and leek spaghetti between bowls. • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Add the finishing touch by sprinkling the cheese on top.