The harissa and mushroom combo in this dreamy veggie pasta is such an unexpected delight! Twists of fusilli pasta are smothered in a vibrant harissa paste and loaded with fragrant green peppers & mushrooms fried in a Moroccan rub. Drizzled with cashew nut cream cheese & sprinkled with fresh coriander. Fragrant, slightly spicy & absolutely delicious!
Serving guide
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TWISTY PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NUTS ABOUT Almonds
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STRIPS OF FLAVOUR
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion & pepper until lightly charred but still al dente, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MOREISH Mushrooms
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped Mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, add the grated garlic, the charred onion & pepper, and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
SPECIAL SAUCE
Return the pot with the pasta to medium heat. Mix through the harissa paste. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency. Toss through the cooked veg, ½ the picked coriander, a sweetener, and seasoning.
DREAMY DISH
Plate up the harissa mushroom pasta. Drizzle over the cashew nut cream cheese and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Garnish with the remaining coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
TWISTY PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NUTS ABOUT Almonds
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STRIPS OF FLAVOUR
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion & pepper until lightly charred but still al dente, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MOREISH Mushrooms
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped Mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, add the grated garlic, the charred onion & pepper, and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
SPECIAL SAUCE
Return the pot with the pasta to medium heat. Mix through the harissa paste. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency. Toss through the cooked veg, ½ the picked coriander, a sweetener, and seasoning.
DREAMY DISH
Plate up the harissa mushroom pasta. Drizzle over the cashew nut cream cheese and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Garnish with the remaining coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
TWISTY PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NUTS ABOUT Almonds
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STRIPS OF FLAVOUR
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion & pepper until lightly charred but still al dente, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MOREISH Mushrooms
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped Mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, add the grated garlic, the charred onion & pepper, and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
SPECIAL SAUCE
Return the pot with the pasta to medium heat. Mix through the harissa paste. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency. Toss through the cooked veg, ½ the picked coriander, a sweetener, and seasoning.
DREAMY DISH
Plate up the harissa mushroom pasta. Drizzle over the cashew nut cream cheese and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Garnish with the remaining coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
TWISTY PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NUTS ABOUT Almonds
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
STRIPS OF FLAVOUR
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion & pepper until lightly charred but still al dente, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MOREISH Mushrooms
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped Mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, add the grated garlic, the charred onion & pepper, and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
SPECIAL SAUCE
Return the pot with the pasta to medium heat. Mix through the harissa paste. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency. Toss through the cooked veg, ½ the picked coriander, a sweetener, and seasoning.
DREAMY DISH
Plate up the harissa mushroom pasta. Drizzle over the cashew nut cream cheese and sprinkle over the toasted Almonds. Garnish with the remaining coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R140.38
for 4 servings · R35.09 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Fusilli Pasta needs 500 gFusilli Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 100% of packR22.99
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Almonds needs 40 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 4% of packR9.28
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Bell Peppers needs 2Green Pepper R18.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R18.99
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Fresh Coriander needs 10 gFree Range Smoked Paprika & Coriander Deboned Chicken Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R164.99 · 1% of packR1.65
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Mushrooms needs 500 gChopped Mushrooms 400 g 400 g at R45.99 · 1.25× packR57.49
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Garlic cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Moroccan Rub
- Pesto Princess Harissa Paste
- Cashew Nut Cream Cheese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Harissa Mushroom Pasta?
The preparation time for Harissa Mushroom Pasta with almonds & cashew nut cream cheese is between 15 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Harissa Mushroom Pasta with almonds & cashew nut cream cheese?
The total time required to make Harissa Mushroom Pasta with almonds & cashew nut cream cheese is between 30 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Harissa Mushroom Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Harissa Mushroom Pasta?
Almonds, Bell Pepper, Cashew Nut Cream Cheese, Fresh Coriander, Fusilli Pasta, Garlic, Mushrooms, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Onion, Pesto Princess Harissa Paste
What is the nutritional information of Harissa Mushroom Pasta?
Calories: 864, Carbs: 128 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 29.5 grams, Sugar: 19 grams, Salt: 873 grams
How do I prepare Harissa Mushroom Pasta?
TWISTY PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. DREAMY DISH: Plate up the harissa mushroom pasta. Drizzle over the cashew nut cream cheese and sprinkle over the toasted almonds. Garnish with the remaining coriander. Enjoy, Chef! STRIPS OF FLAVOUR: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onion & pepper until lightly charred but still al dente, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. SPECIAL SAUCE: Return the pot with the pasta to medium heat. Mix through the harissa paste. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency. Toss through the cooked veg, ½ the picked coriander, a sweetener, and seasoning. NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS: Place the chopped almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. MOREISH MUSHROOMS: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chopped mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, add the grated garlic, the charred onion & pepper, and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Harissa Mushroom Pasta?
Almonds, Bell Pepper, Cashew Nut Cream Cheese, Fresh Coriander, Fusilli Pasta, Garlic, Mushrooms, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Onion, Pesto Princess Harissa Paste
How many calories does Harissa Mushroom Pasta have?
864 calories
How much fat content does Harissa Mushroom Pasta have?
grams