You say an easy-to-make meal that’s a crowd pleaser. We say ‘creamy pork mince pasta’! Al dente macaroni pasta join browned pork mince, plump peas & golden onions in a creamy tomato sauce. Finish with toasted seeds for crunch and earthy basil for freshness.
Creamy Pork Mince Pasta
Creamy Pork Mince Pasta
with toasted sunflower seeds, peas & fresh basil
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- Fresh Basil
- Low Fat UHT Milk
- Macaroni Pasta
- Onion
- Onions
- Peas
- Pork Mince
- Spice & Flour
- Sunflower Seeds
- Tomato Paste
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
Pork MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CREAMY TIME
Add the diced Onions to the pan and fry until soft and turning golden, 3-4 minutes. Add the spice & flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil. Fry until fragrant, 1-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Season and add the peas. Simmer until the peas are warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the creamy pasta, top with a sprinkle of the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the rinsed basil leaves. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
Pork MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CREAMY TIME
Add the diced Onions to the pan and fry until soft and turning golden, 3-4 minutes. Add the spice & flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil. Fry until fragrant, 1-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Season and add the peas. Simmer until the peas are warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the creamy pasta, top with a sprinkle of the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the rinsed basil leaves. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
Pork MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CREAMY TIME
Add the diced Onions to the pan and fry until soft and turning golden, 4-5 minutes. Add the spice & flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil. Fry until fragrant, 1-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Season and add the peas. Simmer until the peas are warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the creamy pasta, top with a sprinkle of the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the rinsed basil leaves. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
Pork MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CREAMY TIME
Add the diced Onions to the pan and fry until soft and turning golden, 4-5 minutes. Add the spice & flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil. Fry until fragrant, 1-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Season and add the peas. Simmer until the peas are warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the creamy pasta, top with a sprinkle of the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the rinsed basil leaves. Well done, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Creamy Pork Mince Pasta?
The preparation time for Creamy Pork Mince Pasta with toasted sunflower seeds, peas & fresh basil is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Creamy Pork Mince Pasta with toasted sunflower seeds, peas & fresh basil?
The total time required to make Creamy Pork Mince Pasta with toasted sunflower seeds, peas & fresh basil is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Creamy Pork Mince Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Creamy Pork Mince Pasta?
Fresh Basil, Low Fat UHT Milk, Macaroni Pasta, Onion, Onions, Peas, Pork Mince, Spice & Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Creamy Pork Mince Pasta?
Calories: 758, Carbs: 110 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.4 grams, Sugar: 14.9 grams, Salt: 680 grams
How do I prepare Creamy Pork Mince Pasta?
PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. TOAST: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. PORK MINCE: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). CREAMY TIME: Add the diced onions to the pan and fry until soft and turning golden, 3-4 minutes. Add the spice & flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil. Fry until fragrant, 1-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Season and add the peas. Simmer until the peas are warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. TIME TO EAT: Make a bed of the creamy pasta, top with a sprinkle of the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the rinsed basil leaves. Well done, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Creamy Pork Mince Pasta?
Fresh Basil, Low Fat UHT Milk, Macaroni Pasta, Onion, Onions, Peas, Pork Mince, Spice & Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Creamy Pork Mince Pasta have?
758 calories
How much fat content does Creamy Pork Mince Pasta have?
grams
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