Beef Spaghetti with Bruschetta-Inspired Tomato-Parsley Sauce
with Pesto Toasts- Wheat
- Milk
- Sulphites
- Barley
- May contain traces of allergens
- Soy
- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Milk
- Egg
- Fish
- Tree nuts
- Mustard
- Sesame
- Triticale
- Peanuts
Ingredients: Beefsteak tomato • Ground beef • Sandwich bun (barley, wheat) (unbleached untreated enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, sea salt, yeast, malted barley flour) • Spaghetti (wheat) (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) • Basil pesto (milk) (basil (basil leaves, sunflower oil, salt, ascorbic acid), water, soy oil, canola & extra virgin olive oil, potato flakes, parsley, sunflower seeds, garlic, parmesan cheese (milk, bacterial culture, salt, lipase, calcium chloride, rennet/ microbial enzyme, powdered cellulose), salt, spices, modified corn starch, nutritional yeast, citric acid, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate) • Shallot • Mixed olives (pitted green olives, pitted kalamata olives, water, salt, lactic acid, potassium sorbate, vinegar, calcium chloride) • Balsamic vinegar (sulphites) (wine vinegar, cooked grape must, grape juice concentrate, caramel colour, natural flavour, sulphites) • Parsley • Garlic • Italian herb spice blend (sulphites) (salt, dehydrated onion, dehydrated garlic, herbs, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, canola oil, silicon dioxide) • Chili flakes.
Ingredients
170 g
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit(s)
Shallot
2 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
¼ cup
Basil Pesto
(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites)
30 g
Mixed Olives
(May be present: Wheat, Milk, Sulphites, Egg, Fish, Tree nuts)
4 g
Chili Flakes
(May be present: Sulphites, Tree nuts, Mustard, Soy, Milk, Sesame, Triticale, Wheat, Peanuts)
5 g
Italian Herb Spice Blend
(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat)
2 unit(s)
Tomato
7 g
Parsley
1 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk)
2 unit(s)
Sandwich Bun
(Contains: Wheat, Barley May be present: Tree nuts, Sesame, Soy)
250 g
Ground Beef
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Oil*
2 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F. Wash and dry all produce.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (use same for 4 servings).
- To the boiling water, add spaghetti. Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Reserve 1/3 cup (2/3 cup) pasta water, then drain and return spaghetti to the same pot, off heat.
- Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high. When hot, add beef to the dry pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-6 min, breaking up beef and stirring often until beef is cooked through.** Carefully drain and discard excess fat.
- While the beef is cooking, cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Chop parsley.
- Halve buns.
- Peel, then cut shallot into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
- Drain, then roughly chop olives.
- To a medium bowl, add tomatoes, shallots, olives, garlic, balsamic vinegar, half the parsley and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) oil. Season with Italian Herb Spice Blend, salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
- On a foil-lined baking sheet, arrange buns cut-side up.
- Spread pesto on buns. Toast in the middle of the oven for 5-6 min, until edges are golden. (TIP: Keep an eye on buns so they don't burn.)
- To the pot with spaghetti, add reserved pasta water, beef and bruschetta mixture, then bring to a simmer over medium-high. Once simmering, cook for 3-5 min, stirring often, until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide spaghetti between bowls. Sprinkle some chili flakes over top, if you like. (TIP: 1/8 tsp is mild, 1/4 tsp is medium and 1/2 tsp is spicy!)
- Sprinkle remaining parsley over top.
- Serve pesto toasts alongside.
If you’ve opted to add beef, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high. When hot, add beef to the dry pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-6 min, breaking up beef and stirring often until beef is cooked through.** Carefully drain and discard excess fat.
Add beef to pot with pasta and bruschetta mixture.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Fresh and light, though some found it lacking depth; consider adding more balsamic vinegar or cheese for extra flavour.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with the cooking method allowing the vegetables to shine.
- Suggestions: Try adding feta or Parmesan cheese to boost flavour; use fully ripened tomatoes for better taste.
- Portions: Consider including more protein, such as bocconcini cheese, to make the dish more satisfying.
- Texture: Use less pasta water to avoid a watery sauce; drain thoroughly for a thicker consistency.
