The saying, ‘What you see is what you get’ sums up this recipe, because this dish tastes as delicious as it looks, Chef! Grab your fork and break through the golden, crispy layer of mozzarella, Italian-style hard cheese & panko breadcrumbs to reach the al dente macaroni pasta, and tomato & NOMU Italian Rub-spiced beef mince, dotted with pieces of celery, carrot & onion.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
MAKE THE MACARONI
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
LET THE FLAVOURS FILL YOUR KITCHEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the sliced celery, and the Carrot pieces until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season.
Tomato & CHEESE
Stir in the cooked chopped Tomato and 100ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 6-8 minutes. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and ½ the mozzarella, and place in an ovenproof dish.
BAKE UNTIL BUBBLING
Top the cheesy-Tomato-mince-pasta with the remaining mozzarella, the Italian-style hard cheese, and the panko breadcrumbs. Bake in the hot oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
IT’S PASTA NIGHT!
Plate up the cheesy Beef pasta and scatter over the torn basil.
MAKE THE MACARONI
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
LET THE FLAVOURS FILL YOUR KITCHEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the sliced celery, and the Carrot pieces until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season.
Tomato & CHEESE
Stir in the cooked chopped Tomato and 200ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 6-8 minutes. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and ½ the mozzarella, and place in an ovenproof dish.
BAKE UNTIL BUBBLING
Top the cheesy-Tomato-mince-pasta with the remaining mozzarella, the Italian-style hard cheese, and the panko breadcrumbs. Bake in the hot oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
IT’S PASTA NIGHT!
Plate up the cheesy Beef pasta and scatter over the torn basil.
MAKE THE MACARONI
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
LET THE FLAVOURS FILL YOUR KITCHEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the sliced celery, and the Carrot pieces until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season.
Tomato & CHEESE
Stir in the cooked chopped Tomato and 300ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and ½ the mozzarella, and place in an ovenproof dish.
BAKE UNTIL BUBBLING
Top the cheesy-Tomato-mince-pasta with the remaining mozzarella, the Italian-style hard cheese, and the panko breadcrumbs. Bake in the hot oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
IT’S PASTA NIGHT!
Plate up the cheesy Beef pasta and scatter over the torn basil.
MAKE THE MACARONI
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
LET THE FLAVOURS FILL YOUR KITCHEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the sliced celery, and the Carrot pieces until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season.
Tomato & CHEESE
Stir in the cooked chopped Tomato and 400ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and ½ the mozzarella, and place in an ovenproof dish.
BAKE UNTIL BUBBLING
Top the cheesy-Tomato-mince-pasta with the remaining mozzarella, the Italian-style hard cheese, and the panko breadcrumbs. Bake in the hot oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
IT’S PASTA NIGHT!
Plate up the cheesy Beef pasta and scatter over the torn basil.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R249.69
for 4 servings · R62.42 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Celery Stalks needs 4Carrot & Celery Fingers 200 g R26.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R26.99
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Free-range Beef Mince needs 600 gRegular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
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Fresh Basil needs 10 gSouth African Feta Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil 400 g 400 g at R74.99 · 3% of packR1.87
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 125 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Cooked Chopped Tomato needs 400 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 27% of packR12.00
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Carrot needs 480 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 16% of packR7.20
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Grated Mozzarella Cheese needs 200 gAyrshire Mozzarella Cheese 600 g 600 g at R124.99 · 33% of packR41.66
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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
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Macaroni Pasta
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake?
The preparation time for Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake with fresh basil is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake with fresh basil?
The total time required to make Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake with fresh basil is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake?
Beef, Beef Mince, Carrot, Celery Stalks, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Macaroni Pasta, Mozzarella Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Panko Breadcrumb, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake?
Calories: 862, Carbs: 119 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 59.2 grams, Sugar: 18.9 grams, Salt: 969 grams
How do I prepare Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake?
BAKE UNTIL BUBBLING: Top the cheesy-tomato-mince-pasta with the remaining mozzarella, the Italian-style hard cheese, and the panko breadcrumbs. Bake in the hot oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 10-15 minutes. TOMATO & CHEESE: Stir in the cooked chopped tomato and 200ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 6-8 minutes. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and ½ the mozzarella, and place in an ovenproof dish. IT’S PASTA NIGHT!: Plate up the cheesy beef pasta and scatter over the torn basil. MAKE THE MACARONI: Preheat the oven to 220°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. LET THE FLAVOURS FILL YOUR KITCHEN: Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion, the sliced celery, and the carrot pieces until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake?
Beef, Beef Mince, Carrot, Celery Stalks, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Macaroni Pasta, Mozzarella Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Panko Breadcrumb, Tomato
How many calories does Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake have?
862 calories
How much fat content does Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake have?
grams