This is the Coles Finest Chef Inspired Beef Ragu Fettuccine, a prepared pasta meal featuring rich Australian beef, tomato and Australian shiraz ragu with egg fettuccine, finished with parmesan shavings. Containing 48.4 g of protein, it was available from the refrigerated section.
The meal comprised 48.5% beef ragu (consisting of 34% tomato and 7.5% beef mince), 28% cooked egg fettuccine and 20% 16-hour slow-cooked beef (consisting of 69% beef). Preparation involved microwaving the sealed bowl on high for 3 minutes, after piercing the film several times, followed by a 30-second standing period before removing the film.
Initial contact delivered a thick ragu with a rich beef flavour, supported by a rounded tomato profile. The seasoning was well balanced, without any singular herb or spice dominating the overall flavour. The generously sized pieces of beef were fork-tender and distinctly beefy, carrying the ragu particularly well. The sauce and beef paired effectively with the fettuccine, which had the flavour of fresh pasta and a toothsome, al dente texture. The parmesan shavings contributed a gentle tang, providing lift without relying on pronounced tomato acidity for brightness. This kept the overall flavour rounded and cohesive, while the pasta provided a satisfying textural contrast to the tender beef and thicker ragu.
Overall, a prepared pasta meal with a rich beef-led profile, rounded tomato depth and balanced seasoning, lifted by the gentle tang of parmesan and supported by fork-tender slow-cooked beef and toothsome fettuccine. A well-integrated and satisfying combination that warranted repurchase.
This Coles Finest Chef Inspired Beef Ragu Fettucine contained 400 g. It was produced in Australia and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.