Easy Bacon & Beef Penne Bolognese
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Easy Bacon & Beef Penne Bolognese

Easy Bacon & Beef Penne Bolognese

with Cherry Tomatoes & Parmesan

Packed with the rich flavours of a classic Italian tomato sauce, you'll find it hard to believe this bacon and beef bolognese didn't involve hours of cooking. Plus, with thin strips of leek hidden in the sauce, it creates a beautifully textured and mouth-watering meal everyone will love.

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!

Tags:
Easy Prep
Kid Friendly
Allergens:
Gluten
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.co.nz/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed

Total Time30 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1 packet

penne

(Contains Gluten; May be present Soy, Egg. )

1

leek

1 packet

diced bacon

1 sachet

beef-style stock powder

1 tin

tinned cherry tomatoes

½

pear

1 bag

salad leaves

1 packet

beef mince

3 clove

garlic

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

1 tsp

brown sugar

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)4286 kJ
Fat44.9 g
of which saturates21.6 g
Carbohydrate85 g
of which sugars18.4 g
Protein57.3 g
Sodium1449 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.

Utensils

Medium Pan
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook penne in boiling water until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/2 cup for 2 people / 1 cup for 4 people), then drain penne 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.

Little cooks: Older kids can help add the pasta to the saucepan under adult supervision. Be careful, the water is boiling!

2
2

• Meanwhile, thinly slice leek. Finely chop garlic. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook leek, stirring, until softened, 4-5 minutes. • Add diced bacon and beef mince and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-5 minutes. • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.

3
3

• 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 penne and gently toss to combine. Set aside. • Meanwhile, thinly slice pear (see ingredients). • In a medium bowl, combine a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Add salad leaves and pear, then toss to coat.

TIP: Add a dash more pasta water if the sauce looks dry.

4
4

• Divide beef and cherry tomato bolognese with penne between bowls. • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with pear salad. Enjoy!

Little cooks: Kids can add the finishing touch by sprinkling the cheese on top.