Nan's Quick Beef & Bacon Pasta
with Hidden Veggies & Parmesan Cheese
Twirl your fork around this beef, bacon and veggie penne and you'll quickly discover how easy and tasty it is to eat! Served with a creamy tomato-based sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese, it's melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1 stalk
celery
1
leek
½
carrot
1 packet
penne
(Contains Gluten; May be present Soy, Egg. )
1 packet
beef mince
1 packet
tomato paste
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
½ bottle
cream
(Contains Milk; )
1 sachet
beef-style stock powder
1 packet
diced bacon
1 sachet
Nan's Special Seasoning
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains Milk; )
Not included in your delivery
1
olive oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Finely chop celery. Thinly slice leek. Grate carrot (see ingredients). • Cook penne in the boiling water until 'al dente', 12 minutes. Reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people), then drain and return penne to the saucepan. Drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent 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. Remember the water is boiling, so be careful!
• Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook celery, carrot, leek and diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 6-7 minutes. • Add beef mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-4 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium, then add tomato paste, Nan's special seasoning and garlic & herb seasoning. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add cream (see ingredients), beef-style stock powder and reserved pasta water and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat, then add cooked penne and toss to coat. Season to taste.
TIP: Add a splash more water to your sauce if it's looking dry!
TIP: Toss the pasta and sauce in the saucepan if your frying pan isn't big enough.
• Divide Nan's creamy beef and bacon penne with hidden veggies between bowls. • Sprinkle over grated Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Kids can add the finishing touch by sprinkling the cheese on top.