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Saucy Beef Ragù with Olive Tapenade

This twist on the classic spaghetti Bolognese is a winner! Penne replaces spaghetti, while the ragù is packed with tender ground beef and tons of flavour! Topped with a fresh olive tapenade, this dish will have everyone in your home going back for seconds!

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Quick Optional Spice
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 servings 4 servings
  • 250 gr ground beef
  • 170 gr penne
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 crushed tomatoes with garlic and onion
  • 30 gr mixed olives
  • 1 beef broth concentrate
  • 1 tbsp zesty garlic blend
  • 0.25 cups parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp oil*
  • 0.5 tsp sugar*
  • 0.25 tsp salt*
  • 0.25 tsp pepper*
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter*
  • 500 gr ground beef
  • 340 gr penne
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 2 crushed tomatoes with garlic and onions
  • 60 gr mixed olives
  • 2 beef broth concentrates
  • 2 tbsp zesty garlic blend
  • 0.5 cups parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp oil*
  • 1 tsp sugar*
  • 0.5 tsp salt*
  • 0.5 tsp pepper*
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter*

Instructions

  1. Before starting, add 10 cups hot 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. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then beef. Cook, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Carefully drain and discard excess fat. Season with salt, pepper and Zesty Garlic Blend.
  2. While beef cooks, add penne to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.
  3. Add broth concentrate, crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) sugar to the pan with beef. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce starts to thicken, 6-8 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Meanwhile, cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces. Drain, then finely chop olives.Add tomatoes, olives and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a small bowl. (TIP: We love using extra virgin olive oil in this tapenade!) Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
  5. When penne is tender, reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water. Strain penne, then return to the same pot, off heat.Add sauce, half the Parmesan and reserved pasta water to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then toss to combine.
  6. Divide beef ragù between bowls, then top with olive tapenade. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top.Sprinkle chili flakes over top, if desired.