One Pork Mince Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 40 mins
Easy
Serves:
4
Energy
1558kj
369kcal
Creamy Lemon Pork Pasta with Peas
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Ready in just 20 minutes this quick and easy creamy pasta and pork dish is a delight.
This recipe is part of our budget-friendly collection, made up of recipes that will feed a family for under £1.50 a portion*.
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Serves: 4
Cooking Skill: Easy
Ingredients
Ingredient:
500g lean pork mince (5%fat)
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped or crushed or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
350g dried pasta shapes, such as spaghetti or tagliatelle
150g frozen peas
2 teaspoons oil
Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
200g low fat soft cheese
To garnish:
Fresh Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves
Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water for about 10 mins, or according to packet instructions until just tender. During the last 3-4 mins, add the peas. Drain, reserving 200ml of the cooking water aside. Put a lid on the pan to keep the pasta and peas warm.
Step 2
In a large bowl add the pork mince, fresh garlic or garlic paste and dried mixed herbs. Season. Stir to combine and shape into 16-20 bite-size meatballs.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, over medium heat and cook the meatballs for 6-8 mins until lightly brown all over.
Step 4
Add soft cheese, reserved pasta water, lemon zest and juice. Simmer gently over a low heat for 1 minute.
Step 5
Add the pasta and peas to the sauce and toss. Season.
Step 6
Divide between four bowls and garnish with a little Parmesan, fresh basil and black pepper.
Tips and Serving Suggestions
*Cost per serving based on proportion of ingredients used to make the dish. Total cost of ingredients calculated based on average price across four British supermarkets. Prices correct as of 19.06.26; but are subject to change due to fluctuations in ingredient prices.
Each serving provides
Based on lean pork mince (5%fat)
18%
Fat
8.4g
12%
Saturates
2.3g
12%
Sugars
5.3g
6%
Salt
0.47g
8%
% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g:
228kJ,
54kcal,
1.2g fat,
0.3g saturates
Each serving provides:
43g Protein,
28g Carbohydrate,
4.4g Fibre
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary
Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water for about 10 mins, or according to packet instructions until just tender. During the last 3-4 mins, add the peas. Drain, reserving 200ml of the cooking water aside. Put a lid on the pan to keep the pasta and peas warm.
Step 2
In a large bowl add the pork mince, fresh garlic or garlic paste and dried mixed herbs. Season. Stir to combine and shape into 16-20 bite-size meatballs.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, over medium heat and cook the meatballs for 6-8 mins until lightly brown all over.
Step 4
Add soft cheese, reserved pasta water, lemon zest and juice. Simmer gently over a low heat for 1 minute.
Step 5
Add the pasta and peas to the sauce and toss. Season.
Step 6
Divide between four bowls and garnish with a little Parmesan, fresh basil and black pepper.
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