Rich Beef Penne Pasta

Meaning ‘the sauce’ in Italian, we’re using this rich Napoletana tomato base as inspiration for our fusion pasta dish today. This is perfectly paired with al dente penne pasta, browned beef, sun-dried tomatoes & spinach. Garnished with Italian-style cheese & dried oregano.

Rich Beef Penne Pasta

with UCOOK Napoletana sauce

Hands on Time: 20 - 25 minutes

Overall Time: 20 - 25 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Water
  • Paper Towel
  • Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
  • Seasoning (salt & pepper)
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  1. A PENNE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. NAPOLETANA Beef

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel and cut into bite-sized pieces. When hot, fry until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the oregano and ½ [all]|#7DA0D7 the napoletana sauce, a splash of the reserved pasta water, a sweetener (to taste) and the sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until combined and warmed through, 5-6 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix through the Spinach and the beef. Add a sweetener (to taste) and season.

  3. FLAVOURFUL FORKFULS

    Bowl up the pasta and top with the napoletana Beef. Scatter over the cheese and the chilli flakes (to taste).

  • Penne Pasta - 100g

  • Beef Strips - 150g

  • Dried Oregano - 5ml

  • UCOOK Napoletana Sauce - 1 unit

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 30g

  • Spinach - 40g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 30ml

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 2,5ml

  1. A PENNE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. NAPOLETANA Beef

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel and cut into bite-sized pieces. When hot, fry until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the oregano and ½ [all]|#7DA0D7 the napoletana sauce, a splash of the reserved pasta water, a sweetener (to taste) and the sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until combined and warmed through, 5-6 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix through the Spinach and the beef. Add a sweetener (to taste) and season.

  3. FLAVOURFUL FORKFULS

    Bowl up the pasta and top with the napoletana Beef. Scatter over the cheese and the chilli flakes (to taste).

  • Penne Pasta - 200g

  • Beef Strips - 300g

  • Dried Oregano - 10ml

  • UCOOK Napoletana Sauce - 1 unit

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 60g

  • Spinach - 80g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 60ml

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 5ml

  1. A PENNE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. NAPOLETANA Beef

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel and cut into bite-sized pieces. When hot, fry until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. You may need to do this step in batches. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the oregano and 1½ [all]|#7DA0D7 the napoletana sauce, a splash of the reserved pasta water, a sweetener (to taste), and the sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until combined and warmed through, 6-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix through the Spinach and the beef. Add a sweetener (to taste) and season.

  3. FLAVOURFUL FORKFULS

    Bowl up the pasta and top with the napoletana Beef. Scatter over the cheese and the chilli flakes (to taste).

  • Penne Pasta - 300g

  • Beef Strips - 450g

  • Dried Oregano - 15ml

  • UCOOK Napoletana Sauce - 2 units

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 90g

  • Spinach - 120g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 90ml

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 7,5ml

  1. A PENNE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. NAPOLETANA Beef

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel and cut into bite-sized pieces. When hot, fry until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. You may need to do this step in batches. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the oregano and 1½ [all]|#7DA0D7 the napoletana sauce, a splash of the reserved pasta water, a sweetener (to taste), and the sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until combined and warmed through, 6-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix through the Spinach and the beef. Add a sweetener (to taste) and season.

  3. FLAVOURFUL FORKFULS

    Bowl up the pasta and top with the napoletana Beef. Scatter over the cheese and the chilli flakes (to taste).

  • Penne Pasta - 400g

  • Beef Strips - 600g

  • Dried Oregano - 20ml

  • UCOOK Napoletana Sauce - 2 units

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 120g

  • Spinach - 160g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 125ml

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 10ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Rich Beef Penne Pasta?

The preparation time for Rich Beef Penne Pasta with UCOOK Napoletana sauce is between 20 and 25 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Rich Beef Penne Pasta with UCOOK Napoletana sauce?

The total time required to make Rich Beef Penne Pasta with UCOOK Napoletana sauce is between 20 and 25 minutes.

How many servings does Rich Beef Penne Pasta provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Rich Beef Penne Pasta?

Beef, Beef Strips, Dried Chilli Flakes, Dried Oregano, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Penne Pasta, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, UCOOK Napoletana Sauce

What is the nutritional information of Rich Beef Penne Pasta?

Calories: 762, Carbs: 107 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 60 grams, Sugar: 24.5 grams, Salt: 1069 grams

How do I prepare Rich Beef Penne Pasta?

NAPOLETANA BEEF: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the beef dry with paper towel and cut into bite-sized pieces. When hot, fry until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the oregano and ½ [all]|#7DA0D7 the napoletana sauce, a splash of the reserved pasta water, a sweetener (to taste) and the sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until combined and warmed through, 5-6 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix through the spinach and the beef. Add a sweetener (to taste) and season. FLAVOURFUL FORKFULS: Bowl up the pasta and top with the napoletana beef. Scatter over the cheese and the chilli flakes (to taste). A PENNE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Rich Beef Penne Pasta?

Beef, Beef Strips, Dried Chilli Flakes, Dried Oregano, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Penne Pasta, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, UCOOK Napoletana Sauce

How many calories does Rich Beef Penne Pasta have?

762 calories

How much fat content does Rich Beef Penne Pasta have?

grams

Woolies Products in this dish

Photo of Freeze Dried Oregano 4.5 g

Freeze Dried Oregano 4.5 G

Photo of Baby Spinach 400 g

Baby Spinach 400 G

Photo of Baby Spinach 80 g

Baby Spinach 80 G

Photo of Bulk Chopped Spinach 400 g

Bulk Chopped Spinach 400 G

Photo of Baby Spinach 200 g

Baby Spinach 200 G

Photo of Chopped Spinach 200 g

Chopped Spinach 200 G

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