eCook Meal
Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette
with sun-dried tomato & basil pesto
Beautiful orecchiette pasta is tossed with Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. It is topped with juicy beef rump slices and creamy bocconcini balls. A super easy and truly tasty dinner delight!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
HASTA LA 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 return to the pot. Toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking.
PREP STEP
While the pasta is boiling, rinse the basil. Pick the basil leaves and roughly tear. Drain and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Drain and quarter the bocconcini.
BASTE THE STEAK
Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, sear the steak fat-side down, for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Then, fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference (this time frame may depend on the thickness of the steak). During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the rub. Remove from the pan on completion, reserving any pan juices, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Lightly season the slices.
TOSS UP
To the pot of cooked pasta, add the pesto, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and ½ the torn basil leaves. Toss until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Season to taste.
DIVINE, LET’S DINE!
Plate up the loaded pasta. Top with the quartered bocconcini balls, the steak slices and any pan juices. Sprinkle over the remaining basil. Beautiful, Chef!
Orecchiette Pasta - 125g
Fresh Basil - 4g
Sun-dried Tomatoes - 20g
Bocconcini Balls - 2
Free-range Beef Rump - 160g
NOMU Provençal Rub - 7,5ml
Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto - 20ml
HASTA LA 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 return to the pot. Toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking.
PREP STEP
While the pasta is boiling, rinse the basil. Pick the basil leaves and roughly tear. Drain and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Drain and quarter the bocconcini.
BASTE THE STEAK
Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, sear the steaks fat-side down, for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Then, fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference (this time frame may depend on the thickness of the steaks). During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the rub. Remove from the pan on completion, reserving any pan juices, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Lightly season the slices.
TOSS UP
To the pot of cooked pasta, add the pesto, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and ½ the torn basil leaves. Toss until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Season to taste.
DIVINE, LET’S DINE!
Plate up the loaded pasta. Top with the quartered bocconcini balls, the steak slices and any pan juices. Sprinkle over the remaining basil. Beautiful, Chef!
Orecchiette Pasta - 250g
Fresh Basil - 8g
Sun-dried Tomatoes - 40g
Bocconcini Balls - 4
Free-range Beef Rump - 320g
NOMU Provençal Rub - 15ml
Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto - 40ml
HASTA LA 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 return to the pot. Toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking.
PREP STEP
While the pasta is boiling, rinse the basil. Pick the basil leaves and roughly tear. Drain and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Drain and quarter the bocconcini.
BASTE THE STEAK
Place a large pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, sear the steaks fat-side down, for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Then, fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference (this time frame may depend on the thickness of the steaks). During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the rub. Remove from the pan on completion, reserving any pan juices, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Lightly season the slices.
TOSS UP
To the pot of cooked pasta, add the pesto, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and ½ the torn basil leaves. Toss until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Season to taste.
DIVINE, LET’S DINE!
Plate up the loaded pasta. Top with the quartered bocconcini balls, the steak slices and any pan juices. Sprinkle over the remaining basil. Beautiful, Chef!
Orecchiette Pasta - 375g
Fresh Basil - 12g
Sun-dried Tomatoes - 60g
Bocconcini Balls - 6
Free-range Beef Rump - 480g
NOMU Provençal Rub - 22,5ml
Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto - 60ml
HASTA LA 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 return to the pot. Toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking.
PREP STEP
While the pasta is boiling, rinse the basil. Pick the basil leaves and roughly tear. Drain and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Drain and quarter the bocconcini.
BASTE THE STEAK
Place a large pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, sear the steaks fat-side down, for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Then, fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference (this time frame may depend on the thickness of the steaks). During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the rub. Remove from the pan on completion, reserving any pan juices, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Lightly season the slices.
TOSS UP
To the pot of cooked pasta, add the pesto, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and ½ the torn basil leaves. Toss until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Season to taste.
DIVINE, LET’S DINE!
Plate up the loaded pasta. Top with the quartered bocconcini balls, the steak slices and any pan juices. Sprinkle over the remaining basil. Beautiful, Chef!
Orecchiette Pasta - 500g
Fresh Basil - 15g
Sun-dried Tomatoes - 80g
Bocconcini Balls - 8
Free-range Beef Rump - 640g
NOMU Provençal Rub - 30ml
Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto - 80ml
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R193.41
for 4 servings · R48.35 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto needs 80 mlPassata Rustica Basil or Crushed Tomato with Basil 340 ml 340 ml at R39.99 · 24% of packR9.41
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Free-range Beef Rump needs 640 gStuffed Beef Rump Roast Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R169.99 · 64% of packR108.79
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Orecchiette Pasta needs 500 gOrecchiette Pasta 500 g 500 g at R69.99 · 100% of packR69.99
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Sun-dried Tomatoes needs 80 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 5% of packR2.40
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Fresh Basil needs 15 gSouth African Feta Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil 400 g 400 g at R74.99 · 4% of packR2.81
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- NOMU Provençal Rub
- Bocconcini Balls
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette?
The preparation time for Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette with sun-dried tomato & basil pesto is between 10 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette with sun-dried tomato & basil pesto?
The total time required to make Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette with sun-dried tomato & basil pesto is between 20 and 30 minutes.
How many servings does Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette?
Beef, Beef Rump, Bocconcini Balls, Fresh Basil, NOMU Provençal Rub, Orecchiette Pasta, Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette?
Calories: 997, Carbs: 101 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 62 grams, Sugar: 8.8 grams, Salt: 495 grams
How do I prepare Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette?
DIVINE, LET’S DINE!: Plate up the loaded pasta. Top with the quartered bocconcini balls, the steak slices and any pan juices. Sprinkle over the remaining basil. Beautiful, Chef! TOSS UP: To the pot of cooked pasta, add the pesto, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and ½ the torn basil leaves. Toss until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Season to taste. PREP STEP: While the pasta is boiling, rinse the basil. Pick the basil leaves and roughly tear. Drain and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Drain and quarter the bocconcini. BASTE THE STEAK: Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, sear the steaks fat-side down, for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Then, fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference (this time frame may depend on the thickness of the steaks). During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the rub. Remove from the pan on completion, reserving any pan juices, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Lightly season the slices. HASTA LA 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 return to the pot. Toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette?
Beef, Beef Rump, Bocconcini Balls, Fresh Basil, NOMU Provençal Rub, Orecchiette Pasta, Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto, Tomato
How many calories does Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette have?
997 calories
How much fat content does Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette have?
grams