eCook Meal
Creamy Pork Mince Pasta
with toasted sunflower seeds, peas & fresh basil
You say an easy-to-make meal that’s a crowd pleaser. We say ‘creamy pork mince pasta’! Al dente macaroni pasta join browned pork mince, plump peas & golden onions in a creamy tomato sauce. Finish with toasted seeds for crunch and earthy basil for freshness.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
Pork MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CREAMY TIME
Add the diced onions to the pan and fry until soft and turning golden, 3-4 minutes. Add the spice & flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil. Fry until fragrant, 1-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Season and add the peas. Simmer until the peas are warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the creamy pasta, top with a sprinkle of the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the rinsed basil leaves. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
Pork MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CREAMY TIME
Add the diced onions to the pan and fry until soft and turning golden, 3-4 minutes. Add the spice & flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil. Fry until fragrant, 1-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Season and add the peas. Simmer until the peas are warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the creamy pasta, top with a sprinkle of the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the rinsed basil leaves. Well done, Chef!
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
Pork MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CREAMY TIME
Add the diced onions to the pan and fry until soft and turning golden, 4-5 minutes. Add the spice & flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil. Fry until fragrant, 1-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Season and add the peas. Simmer until the peas are warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the creamy pasta, top with a sprinkle of the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the rinsed basil leaves. Well done, Chef!
Macaroni Pasta - 300g
Sunflower Seeds - 30g
Pork Mince - 450g
Onions - 2
Spice & Flour - 90ml
Tomato Paste - 45ml
Low Fat UHT Milk - 300ml
Peas - 120g
Fresh Basil - 8g
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
Pork MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CREAMY TIME
Add the diced onions to the pan and fry until soft and turning golden, 4-5 minutes. Add the spice & flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil. Fry until fragrant, 1-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Season and add the peas. Simmer until the peas are warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the creamy pasta, top with a sprinkle of the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the rinsed basil leaves. Well done, Chef!
Macaroni Pasta - 400g
Sunflower Seeds - 40g
Pork Mince - 600g
Onions - 2
Spice & Flour - 120ml
Tomato Paste - 60ml
Low Fat UHT Milk - 400ml
Peas - 160g
Fresh Basil - 10g
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R141.61
for 4 servings · R35.40 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Tomato Paste needs 60 mlChilli Tomato Paste 70 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Pork Mince needs 600 gPork Lean Mince 500 g 500 g at R81.99 · 1.20× packR98.39
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Sunflower Seeds needs 40 gSunflower Seeds 250 g 250 g at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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Peas needs 160 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 21% of packR9.17
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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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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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- Spice & Flour
- Low Fat UHT Milk
- Macaroni Pasta
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Creamy Pork Mince Pasta?
The preparation time for Creamy Pork Mince Pasta with toasted sunflower seeds, peas & fresh basil is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Creamy Pork Mince Pasta with toasted sunflower seeds, peas & fresh basil?
The total time required to make Creamy Pork Mince Pasta with toasted sunflower seeds, peas & fresh basil is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Creamy Pork Mince Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Creamy Pork Mince Pasta?
Fresh Basil, Low Fat UHT Milk, Macaroni Pasta, Onion, Pea, Pork Mince, Spice & Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Creamy Pork Mince Pasta?
Calories: 758, Carbs: 110 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.4 grams, Sugar: 14.9 grams, Salt: 680 grams
How do I prepare Creamy Pork Mince Pasta?
PORK MINCE: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. CREAMY TIME: Add the diced onions to the pan and fry until soft and turning golden, 3-4 minutes. Add the spice & flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil. Fry until fragrant, 1-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Season and add the peas. Simmer until the peas are warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. TOAST: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. TIME TO EAT: Make a bed of the creamy pasta, top with a sprinkle of the toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with the rinsed basil leaves. Well done, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Creamy Pork Mince Pasta?
Fresh Basil, Low Fat UHT Milk, Macaroni Pasta, Onion, Pea, Pork Mince, Spice & Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Creamy Pork Mince Pasta have?
758 calories
How much fat content does Creamy Pork Mince Pasta have?
grams