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Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs

with ricotta & sun-dried tomato pesto

Beef Carb Conscious

4.9

  • Hands on20 - 35 minutes
  • Overall35 - 50 minutes
Photo of Butternut Mash & Beef Meatballs

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

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Tomato SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the ricotta, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.

  4. 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 - 250g

  • Beef Meatballs 4 Units - 1

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 1

  • Fresh Rosemary - 3g

  • Tomato - 1

  • Salad Leaves - 20g

  • Ricotta Cheese - 40g

  • Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto - 20ml

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Tomato SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the ricotta, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.

  4. 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 - 500g

  • Beef Meatballs 8 Units - 1

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 10ml

  • Fresh Rosemary - 5g

  • Tomatoes - 2

  • Salad Leaves - 40g

  • Ricotta Cheese - 80g

  • Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto - 40ml

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Tomato SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the ricotta, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.

  4. 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 - 750g

  • Beef Meatballs 12 Units - 1

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 15ml

  • Fresh Rosemary - 8g

  • Tomatoes - 3

  • Salad Leaves - 60g

  • Ricotta Cheese - 120g

  • Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto - 60ml

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Tomato SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, the rinsed leaves, ½ the ricotta, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.

  4. 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 - 1kg

  • Beef Meatballs 16 Units - 1

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 20ml

  • Fresh Rosemary - 10g

  • Tomatoes - 4

  • Salad Leaves - 80g

  • Ricotta Cheese - 160g

  • Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto - 80ml

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.

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