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Easy Baked Pasta, Beef and Mushroom Ragu

Easy Baked Pasta, Beef and Mushroom Ragu

with Plant-Based Mozzarella and Crispy Topping
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Calories
1070 kcal
Protein
47g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Soy
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Tree nuts
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Fish
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

170 g

Rigatoni

(Contains: Wheat)

398 mL

Crushed Tomatoes

113 g

Mushrooms

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Shallot

¾ cup

Plant-Based Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

½ tbsp

Italian Seasoning

(May be present: Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Wheat)

56 g

Baby Spinach

½ tbsp

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Sulphites, Soy May be present: Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Wheat, Egg)

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat)

250 g

Ground Beef

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

¼ tsp

Sugar*

1 tbsp

Plant-based Butter*

Calories1070 kcal
Fat52 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Carbohydrate102 g
Sugar17 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Protein47 g
Cholesterol75 mg
Sodium880 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium2000 mg
Calcium150 mg
Iron9 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.
Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Large Oven-Proof Pan
Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

Cook rigatoni and prep
1
  • Add rigatoni to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 12-14 min.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, thinly slice mushrooms.
  • Peel, then halve shallot. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic. 
  • Roughly chop spinach.
Toast panko
2
  • Heat a large oven-proof pan over medium heat. 
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then swirl the pan to melt. 
  • Add half the garlic and panko. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden, 2-3 min. 
  • Remove from heat, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a small bowl, then set aside. 
Cook beef
3
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then beef. Cook, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Carefully drain and discard excess fat. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook veggies & beef
4
  • Add mushrooms to the pan with beef. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 3-4 min. 
  • Add shallots, reminaing garlic and soy sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 min. 
  • Season with salt and pepper.  
Make sauce
5
  • Add crushed tomatoes, reserved pasta water, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) Italian Seasoning.
  • Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, 2-3 min. 
  • Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble pasta
6
  • Add pasta and spinach to the pan. Stir to combine and to wilt the spinach, 1 min. 
  • Spread pasta in an even layer, then sprinkle with cheese. 
  • Broil in the middle of the oven until cheese is melted, 3-4 min. 
Finish and serve
7
  • Let pasta bake sit for 5 mins. 
  • Divide between plates. 
  • Sprinkle with toasted panko mixture.