with Spinach and Grated Cheese
Long, flat ribbons of pappardelle are perfect for thicker sauces like our speedy pork ragu. Packed with fresh, Italian inspired flavours, and on the table in just twenty minutes, this quick-fix dish is perfect for the evenings when you’re aa little short on time. Authentic Italian cooking in double quick time? Mamma Mia, you’ve found a keeper!
Allergens
Utensils
Tags
British Pork Mince
240
Dried Italian Herbs
1
Pappardelle
200
Worcester Sauce
7.5
Red Wine Stock Paste
28
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
1
Baby Spinach
125
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
40
Water for the Sauce
50
a) Fill a large saucepan with the boiling water and a pinch of salt, bring back to the boil on high heat. b) Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil) and add the pork. Cook, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-4 mins. c) Sprinkle over the Italian herbs and cook, stirring, for another minute.
a) Add the pappardelle to the saucepan of boiling water and cook for 6 mins. b) When cooked, drain in a colander and drizzle with a little oil to stop it sticking together.
a) Meanwhile add the Worcester sauce to the pork and allow to bubble away for a few seconds. b) Stir in the finely chopped tomatoes, stock pot, water (see ingredients for amount) and a pinch of sugar (if you have some). c) Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 5-6 mins. TIP: Add a splash more water if it gets too thick.
a) When the sauce has thickened, stir in the spinach a handful at a time to wilt.
a) Toss the pappardelle through the sauce along with half the cheese (if it's easier, transfer everything to the pasta saucepan to combine). b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
a) Serve the porky pappardelle in bowls finished with a sprinkle of the remaining cheese.
678
kcal
Energy (kcal)
2837
kJ
Energy (kJ)
19
g
Fat
9
g
of which saturates
77
g
Carbohydrate
19
g
of which sugars
45
g
Protein
5
g
Salt