eCook Meal
Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta
with blue cheese & balsamic reduction
If this dish was a song, it would be a beautiful symphony, Chef! With the classic combination of homemade tomato sauce and gnocchi shell pasta, this dish is pitch-perfect on the palate by adding browned beef strips, creamy crumblings of blue cheese, and toasted pine nuts. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PINING FOR PINE NUTS
Place the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
O-YUM Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel, cut into strips, coat in ½ the NOMU rub, and season. When hot, fry the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
TASTY TOMATO SAUCE
While the pasta is on the go, return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional), if necessary. When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the remaining NOMU rub, and some seasoning. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato passata and 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Allow to reduce slightly, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, mix in the beef, and the crème fraîche. Once all combined, mix in the pasta and ½ the blue cheese. Season.
A MEAL TO REMEMBER
Bowl up the saucy pasta, and drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Top with the remaining cheese and the pine nuts. Dinner is ready, Chef!
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PINING FOR PINE NUTS
Place the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
O-YUM Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel, cut into strips, coat in ½ the NOMU rub, and season. When hot, fry the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
TASTY TOMATO SAUCE
While the pasta is on the go, return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional), if necessary. When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the remaining NOMU rub, and some seasoning. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato passata and 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Allow to reduce slightly, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, mix in the beef, and the crème fraîche. Once all combined, mix in the pasta and ½ the blue cheese. Season.
A MEAL TO REMEMBER
Bowl up the saucy pasta, and drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Top with the remaining cheese and the pine nuts. Dinner is ready, Chef!
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PINING FOR PINE NUTS
Place the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
O-YUM Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel, cut into strips, coat in ½ the NOMU rub, and season. When hot, fry the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
TASTY TOMATO SAUCE
While the pasta is on the go, return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional), if necessary. When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the remaining NOMU rub, and some seasoning. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato passata and 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Allow to reduce slightly, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the beef and crème fraîche. Once all combined, mix in the pasta and ½ the blue cheese. Season.
A MEAL TO REMEMBER
Bowl up the saucy pasta, and drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Top with the remaining cheese and the pine nuts. Dinner is ready, Chef!
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PINING FOR PINE NUTS
Place the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
O-YUM Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef dry with paper towel, cut into strips, coat in ½ the NOMU rub, and season. When hot, fry the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
TASTY TOMATO SAUCE
While the pasta is on the go, return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional), if necessary. When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the remaining NOMU rub, and some seasoning. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato passata and 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Allow to reduce slightly, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the beef and crème fraîche. Once all combined, mix in the pasta and ½ the blue cheese. Season.
A MEAL TO REMEMBER
Bowl up the saucy pasta, and drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Top with the remaining cheese and the pine nuts. Dinner is ready, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R145.12
for 4 servings · R36.28 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Balsamic Reduction needs 40 mlPreserved Cranberry Balsamic Reduction 250 ml 250 ml at R79.99 · 16% of packR12.80
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Pine Nuts needs 20 gRaw Pine Nuts 100 g 100 g at R144.99 · 20% of packR29.00
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Blue Cheese needs 80 gBotham's Cremezola Blue Cheese 200 g 200 g at R74.99 · 40% of packR30.00
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Crème Fraîche needs 160 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 64% of packR24.95
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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
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Onion needs 1Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Gnocchi Shell Pasta needs 400 gGnocchi Shells Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 80% of packR18.39
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Tomato Passata
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Beef Schnitzel (without crumb)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta?
The preparation time for Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta with blue cheese & balsamic reduction is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta with blue cheese & balsamic reduction?
The total time required to make Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta with blue cheese & balsamic reduction is between 30 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta?
Balsamic Reduction, Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Blue Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Gnocchi Shell Pasta, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Pine Nuts, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta?
Calories: 985, Carbs: 115 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 60.4 grams, Sugar: 28 grams, Salt: 758 grams
How do I prepare Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta?
A MEAL TO REMEMBER: Bowl up the saucy pasta, and drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Top with the remaining cheese and the pine nuts. Dinner is ready, Chef! TASTY TOMATO SAUCE: While the pasta is on the go, return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional), if necessary. When hot, fry the onion until caramelised, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the remaining NOMU rub, and some seasoning. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato passata and 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Allow to reduce slightly, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, mix in the beef, and the crème fraîche. Once all combined, mix in the pasta and ½ the blue cheese. Season. O-YUM BEEF: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the beef dry with paper towel, cut into strips, coat in ½ the NOMU rub, and season. When hot, fry the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. PINING FOR PINE NUTS: Place the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. PERFECT PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta?
Balsamic Reduction, Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Blue Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Gnocchi Shell Pasta, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Pine Nuts, Tomato Passata
How many calories does Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta have?
985 calories
How much fat content does Blue Cheese & Beef Pasta have?
grams