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.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FLAVOURFUL FORKFULS
Bowl up the pasta and top with the napoletana Beef. Scatter over the cheese and the chilli flakes (to taste).
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R71.12
for 4 servings · R17.78 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 125 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Spinach needs 160 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 46% of packR9.14
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Penne Pasta needs 400 gPenne Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 80% of packR18.39
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Sun-dried Tomatoes needs 120 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 8% of packR3.60
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Beef Strips
- Dried Chilli Flakes
- Dried Oregano
- UCOOK Napoletana Sauce
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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, Tomato, 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. 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. FLAVOURFUL FORKFULS: Bowl up the pasta and top with the napoletana beef. Scatter over the cheese and the chilli flakes (to taste).
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, Tomato, 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