Rosy Beef and Zucchini Penne
with Roasted Pepper Pesto- Wheat
- Milk
Short on time but longing for a delicious dinner? This pasta recipe is here to the rescue! Flavour bombs like roasted pepper pesto and grated Parmesan cheese do the heavy lifting to amp this blush sauce, while spinach and grated zucchini bring veggie wholesomeness.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Beef
170 g
Penne
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit
Zucchini
56 g
Baby Spinach
56 mL
Cream
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Roasted Pepper Pesto
1 tbsp
Cream Sauce Spice Blend
(Contains: Wheat)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Garlic Puree
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Wash and dry all produce. Add penne to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.While pasta cooks, grate zucchini on the largest hole of a box grater.
Heat a large non-stick pan over high heat.When hot, add beef to the dry pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 3-4 min.**Add zucchini. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 1-2 min.
Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic puree and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant and butter has melted, 30 sec.Sprinkle Cream Sauce Spice Blend over top. Stir to coat.Add cream, roasted pepper pesto and 1 cup (2 cups) water. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min.
Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and add penne to pan with sauce.Add spinach and half the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring often, until spinach wilts, 1 min. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time, if desired.) Divide pasta between bowls.Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Some found it tasty, while others felt it needed more pesto or seasoning to boost the flavour profile.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this dish was to prepare and put together.
- Suggestions: Consider adding bell peppers or cherry tomatoes to enhance the flavour; use more pesto for a richer taste.
- Texture: Some found the sauce too thin; reduce liquid or simmer longer for a thicker consistency.
