eCook Meal
Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs
with ricotta & sun-dried tomato pesto
Rosemary basted meatballs! They are served with smooth butternut mash and a fresh tomato salad. A dollop of fragrant Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto and a crumble of creamy ricotta finish off this winner of a weeknight dinner!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
Butternut MASH
Place the Butternut pieces in a pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
SIZZLING MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter, the NOMU rub, and the Rosemary. Remove from the pan.
Tomato SALAD
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the ricotta, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.
HAVING A BALL!
Plate up the smooth Butternut mash. Serve with the meatballs and dollop over the sun-dried tomato pesto. Side with the tomato salad and crumble over the remaining ricotta. Enjoy, Chef!
Butternut MASH
Place the Butternut pieces in a pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
SIZZLING MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter, the NOMU rub, and the Rosemary. Remove from the pan.
Tomato SALAD
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the ricotta, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.
HAVING A BALL!
Plate up the smooth Butternut mash. Serve with the meatballs and dollop over the sun-dried tomato pesto. Side with the tomato salad and crumble over the remaining ricotta. Enjoy, Chef!
Butternut MASH
Place the Butternut pieces in a pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
SIZZLING MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter, the NOMU rub, and the Rosemary. Remove from the pan.
Tomato SALAD
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the ricotta, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.
HAVING A BALL!
Plate up the smooth Butternut mash. Serve with the meatballs and dollop over the sun-dried tomato pesto. Side with the tomato salad and crumble over the remaining ricotta. Enjoy, Chef!
Butternut MASH
Place the Butternut pieces in a pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
SIZZLING MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter, the NOMU rub, and the Rosemary. Remove from the pan.
Tomato SALAD
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the ricotta, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.
HAVING A BALL!
Plate up the smooth Butternut mash. Serve with the meatballs and dollop over the sun-dried tomato pesto. Side with the tomato salad and crumble over the remaining ricotta. Enjoy, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R72.79
for 4 servings · R18.20 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Tomatoes needs 4Tomato Puree in Tub 240 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Ricotta Cheese needs 160 gRicotta Cheese Avg 250 g 250 g at R46.75 · 64% of packR29.92
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Butternut needs 1 kgButternut 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 33% of packR15.00
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Fresh Rosemary needs 10 gFree Range Slow Cooked Rosemary & Paprika Confit Duck Legs Avg 900 g 900 g at R208.24 · 1% of packR2.31
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Beef Meatballs 16 Units
- Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs?
The preparation time for Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs with ricotta & sun-dried tomato pesto is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs with ricotta & sun-dried tomato pesto?
The total time required to make Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs with ricotta & sun-dried tomato pesto is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs?
Beef Meatballs 4 Units, Butternut, NOMU Italian Rub, Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Ricotta Cheese, Rosemary, Salad Leaves, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs?
Calories: 709, Carbs: 34 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 35.3 grams, Sugar: 8.4 grams, Salt: 387 grams
How do I prepare Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs?
TOMATO SALAD: In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the ricotta, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil. SIZZLING MEATBALLS: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter, the NOMU rub, and the rosemary. Remove from the pan. HAVING A BALL!: Plate up the smooth butternut mash. Serve with the meatballs and dollop over the sun-dried tomato pesto. Side with the tomato salad and crumble over the remaining ricotta. Enjoy, Chef! BUTTERNUT MASH: Place the butternut pieces in a pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add a knob of butter (optional) and a splash of water or milk (optional). Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs?
Beef Meatballs 4 Units, Butternut, NOMU Italian Rub, Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Ricotta Cheese, Rosemary, Salad Leaves, Tomato
How many calories does Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs have?
709 calories
How much fat content does Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs have?
grams