eCook Meal
Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich
with a sage brown butter sauce & créme fraîche
Roasted butternut, créme fraîche and garlic are blended together to form a silky smooth sauce, which is then tossed with tender conchiglioni pasta. Topped with herb-seared ostrich slices and finished off with sage brown butter sauce. Divine!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
YOU Butternut FORGET TO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Butternut pieces and whole, unpeeled garlic clove on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and crisping up, shifting halfway.
COOK THE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.
SAGE BROWN BUTTER
When the Butternut is halfway, place a pan over a medium heat with 30g of butter. Once foaming, add the rinsed sage leaves and spread out in a single layer. Fry for 1-2 minutes until the butter has a nutty aroma and the leaves are crispy. On completion, remove from the pan and cover to keep warm.
Ostrich TIME
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich steak dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steak for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final 1-2 minutes, use a knob of butter and the rub to baste the steak. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Lightly season the slices and cover to keep warm.
BLEND THE SAUCE
Once the Butternut has finished roasting, carefully squeeze the flesh of the roasted garlic into a blender. Add the crème fraîche and ¾ of the roasted butternut. Pulse until smooth. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add the reserved pasta water in 15ml increments until the desired consistency. Season to taste. On completion, add to the pot of cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in the sauce. Place over a low heat to reheat if necessary.
PLATE IT UP!
Bowl up the creamy pasta. Top with the remaining roasted Butternut and the juicy ostrich slices. Drizzle over the brown butter and garnish with the crispy sage leaves. Tuck in, Chef!
YOU Butternut FORGET TO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Butternut pieces and whole, unpeeled garlic cloves on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and crisping up, shifting halfway.
COOK THE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.
SAGE BROWN BUTTER
When the Butternut is halfway, place a pan over a medium heat with 60g of butter. Once foaming, add the rinsed sage leaves and spread out in a single layer. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the butter has a nutty aroma and the leaves are crispy. On completion, remove from the pan and cover to keep warm.
Ostrich TIME
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steaks for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final 1-2 minutes, use a knob of butter and the rub to baste the steaks. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Lightly season the slices and cover to keep warm.
BLEND THE SAUCE
Once the Butternut has finished roasting, carefully squeeze the flesh of the roasted garlic into a blender. Add the crème fraîche and ¾ of the roasted butternut. Pulse until smooth. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add the reserved pasta water in 15ml increments until the desired consistency. Season to taste. On completion, add to the pot of cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in the sauce. Place over a low heat to reheat if necessary.
PLATE IT UP!
Bowl up the creamy pasta. Top with the remaining roasted Butternut and the juicy ostrich slices. Drizzle over the brown butter and garnish with the crispy sage leaves. Tuck in, Chef!
YOU Butternut FORGET TO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Butternut pieces and whole, unpeeled garlic cloves on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and crisping up, shifting halfway.
COOK THE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.
SAGE BROWN BUTTER
When the Butternut is halfway, place a pan over a medium heat with 90g of butter. Once foaming, add the rinsed sage leaves and spread out in a single layer. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the butter has a nutty aroma and the leaves are crispy. On completion, remove from the pan and cover to keep warm.
Ostrich TIME
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steaks for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final 1-2 minutes, use a knob of butter and the rub to baste the steaks. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Lightly season the slices and cover to keep warm.
BLEND THE SAUCE
Once the Butternut has finished roasting, carefully squeeze the flesh of the roasted garlic into a blender. Add the crème fraîche and ¾ of the roasted butternut. Pulse until smooth. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add the reserved pasta water in 15ml increments until the desired consistency. Season to taste. On completion, add to the pot of cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in the sauce. Place over a low heat to reheat if necessary.
PLATE IT UP!
Bowl up the creamy pasta. Top with the remaining roasted Butternut and the juicy ostrich slices. Drizzle over the brown butter and garnish with the crispy sage leaves. Tuck in, Chef!
YOU Butternut FORGET TO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the Butternut pieces and whole, unpeeled garlic cloves on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and crisping up, shifting halfway.
COOK THE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.
SAGE BROWN BUTTER
When the Butternut is halfway, place a pan over a medium heat with 120g of butter. Once foaming, add the rinsed sage leaves and spread out in a single layer. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the butter has a nutty aroma and the leaves are crispy. On completion, remove from the pan and cover to keep warm.
Ostrich TIME
Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steaks for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final 1-2 minutes, use a knob of butter and the rub to baste the steaks. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Lightly season the slices and cover to keep warm.
BLEND THE SAUCE
Once the Butternut has finished roasting, carefully squeeze the flesh of the roasted garlic into a blender. Add the crème fraîche and ¾ of the roasted butternut. Pulse until smooth. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add the reserved pasta water in 15ml increments until the desired consistency. Season to taste. On completion, add to the pot of cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in the sauce. Place over a low heat to reheat if necessary.
PLATE IT UP!
Bowl up the creamy pasta. Top with the remaining roasted Butternut and the juicy ostrich slices. Drizzle over the brown butter and garnish with the crispy sage leaves. Tuck in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R277.35
for 4 servings · R69.34 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Fresh Sage needs 20 gRosemary and Sage Grind 60 g 60 g at R50.99 · 33% of packR17.00
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Butternut needs 1 kgButternut 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 33% of packR15.00
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Free-range Ostrich Steak needs 640 gOstrich Steaks Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R216.99 · 64% of packR138.87
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Crème Fraîche needs 125 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R36.99 · 50% of packR18.50
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Conchiglioni Pasta needs 500 gConchiglioni Pasta 500 g 500 g at R64.99 · 100% of packR64.99
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- NOMU Provençal Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich?
The preparation time for Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich with a sage brown butter sauce & créme fraîche is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich with a sage brown butter sauce & créme fraîche?
The total time required to make Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich with a sage brown butter sauce & créme fraîche is between 40 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich?
Butternut, Conchiglioni Pasta, Creme Fraiche, Fresh Sage, Garlic, NOMU Provençal Rub, Ostrich, Ostrich Steak
What is the nutritional information of Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich?
Calories: 930, Carbs: 128 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 56.4 grams, Sugar: 12.4 grams, Salt: 293 grams
How do I prepare Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich?
PLATE IT UP!: Bowl up the creamy pasta. Top with the remaining roasted butternut and the juicy ostrich slices. Drizzle over the brown butter and garnish with the crispy sage leaves. Tuck in, Chef! SAGE BROWN BUTTER: When the butternut is halfway, place a pan over a medium heat with 60g of butter. Once foaming, add the rinsed sage leaves and spread out in a single layer. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the butter has a nutty aroma and the leaves are crispy. On completion, remove from the pan and cover to keep warm. OSTRICH TIME: Return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steaks for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) In the final 1-2 minutes, use a knob of butter and the rub to baste the steaks. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Lightly season the slices and cover to keep warm. COOK THE PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through some oil to prevent sticking. BLEND THE SAUCE: Once the butternut has finished roasting, carefully squeeze the flesh of the roasted garlic into a blender. Add the crème fraîche and ¾ of the roasted butternut. Pulse until smooth. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add the reserved pasta water in 15ml increments until the desired consistency. Season to taste. On completion, add to the pot of cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in the sauce. Place over a low heat to reheat if necessary. YOU BUTTERNUT FORGET TO: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the butternut pieces and whole, unpeeled garlic cloves on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and crisping up, shifting halfway.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich?
Butternut, Conchiglioni Pasta, Creme Fraiche, Fresh Sage, Garlic, NOMU Provençal Rub, Ostrich, Ostrich Steak
How many calories does Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich have?
930 calories
How much fat content does Creamy Butternut Pasta & Ostrich have?
grams