eCook Meal
Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta
with sage and pecan nut burnt butter
A luxurious spinach sauce with garlic and fresh cream is tumbled through ruby beetroot pasta and crowned with a beautiful golden chicken breast and dollops of creamy sour cream. Oh, and just you wait for the grand finale of golden aromatic butter, infused with toasted pecans and fresh sage. Yummy!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
GRILL THE Chicken
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
FRAGRANT BUTTER
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat. When hot, toast the chopped pecans until browned, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add 15g of butter and the chopped sage, and fry until the butter is golden brown and the sage is crispy. Remove from the heat, pour into a bowl, and cover.
OH-SO-CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down, to low-medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the grated garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the Cream and 50ml of the reserved pasta water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and the rinsed Spinach. Stir to combine until the spinach has wilted. Add a splash of water if too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
TAGLIATELLE TIME!
Spoon up the pasta into a bowl. Top with the Chicken slices and pour over the sage & pecan burnt butter. Top with dollops of sour cream and garnish with the crispy sage leaves. Dig in!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
GRILL THE Chicken
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
FRAGRANT BUTTER
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat. When hot, toast the chopped pecans until browned, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add 30g of butter and the chopped sage, and fry until the butter is golden brown and the sage is crispy. Remove from the heat, pour into a bowl, and cover.
OH-SO-CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down, to low-medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the grated garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the Cream and 100ml of the reserved pasta water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and the rinsed Spinach. Stir to combine until the spinach has wilted. Add a splash of water if too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
TAGLIATELLE TIME!
Spoon up the pasta into a bowl. Top with the Chicken slices and pour over the sage & pecan burnt butter. Top with dollops of sour cream and garnish with the crispy sage leaves. Dig in!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
GRILL THE Chicken
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
FRAGRANT BUTTER
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat. When hot, toast the chopped pecans until browned, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add 45g of butter and the chopped sage, and fry until the butter is golden brown and the sage is crispy. Remove from the heat, pour into a bowl, and cover.
OH-SO-CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down, to low-medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the grated garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the Cream and 150ml of the reserved pasta water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and the rinsed Spinach. Stir to combine until the spinach has wilted. Add a splash of water if too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
TAGLIATELLE TIME!
Spoon up the pasta into a bowl. Top with the Chicken slices and pour over the sage & pecan burnt butter. Top with dollops of sour cream and garnish with the crispy sage leaves. Dig in!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
GRILL THE Chicken
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
FRAGRANT BUTTER
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat. When hot, toast the chopped pecans until browned, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add 60g of butter and the chopped sage, and fry until the butter is golden brown and the sage is crispy. Remove from the heat, pour into a bowl, and cover.
OH-SO-CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down, to low-medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the grated garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the Cream and 200ml of the reserved pasta water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and the rinsed Spinach. Stir to combine until the spinach has wilted. Add a splash of water if too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
TAGLIATELLE TIME!
Spoon up the pasta into a bowl. Top with the Chicken slices and pour over the sage & pecan burnt butter. Top with dollops of sour cream and garnish with the crispy sage leaves. Dig in!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R98.68
for 4 servings · R24.67 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Pecan Nuts needs 60 gAll Butter Pecan Nut and Chocolate Shortbread Fingers 220 g 220 g at R74.99 · 27% of packR20.45
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Spinach needs 160 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 46% of packR9.14
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Sour Cream needs 80 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 32% of packR12.48
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Fresh Sage needs 10 gRosemary and Sage Grind 60 g 60 g at R50.99 · 17% of packR8.50
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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Fresh Cream needs 250 mlFresh Full Cream Milk 2 L 2 L at R40.99 · 13% of packR5.12
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Garlic Heads
- Beetroot Tagliatelle
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta?
The preparation time for Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta with sage and pecan nut burnt butter is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta with sage and pecan nut burnt butter?
The total time required to make Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta with sage and pecan nut burnt butter is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta?
Beetroot Tagliatelle, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Cream, Fresh Sage, Garlic Head, Pecan Nut, Sour Cream, Spinach
What is the nutritional information of Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta?
Calories: 2108, Carbs: 77 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 56.1 grams, Sugar: 5.6 grams, Salt: 149 grams
How do I prepare Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta?
TAGLIATELLE TIME!: Spoon up the pasta into a bowl. Top with the chicken slices and pour over the sage & pecan burnt butter. Top with dollops of sour cream and garnish with the crispy sage leaves. Dig in! FRAGRANT BUTTER: Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat. When hot, toast the chopped pecans until browned, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add 30g of butter and the chopped sage, and fry until the butter is golden brown and the sage is crispy. Remove from the heat, pour into a bowl, and cover. PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. GRILL THE CHICKEN: Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. OH-SO-CREAMY SAUCE: Return the pan, wiped down, to low-medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the grated garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the cream and 100ml of the reserved pasta water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and the rinsed spinach. Stir to combine until the spinach has wilted. Add a splash of water if too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta?
Beetroot Tagliatelle, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Cream, Fresh Sage, Garlic Head, Pecan Nut, Sour Cream, Spinach
How many calories does Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta have?
2108 calories
How much fat content does Chicken & Creamy Beetroot Pasta have?
grams