eCook Meal
Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese
with fresh green leaves & crispy onion bits
We bring you a no-hassle, wonderfully creamy mac ‘n cheese dish with a twist! Our rendition of mac ‘n cheese has crunchy morsels of ostrich mince throughout. Topped with crispy onions and served with a fresh side salad. This is one the entire family will love!
Serving guide
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MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over medium heat. Add the Milk, 150ml of water, the macaroni, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). When the pasta is done, mix through the Cream, the grated cheese, and seasoning.
FRY THE MINCE
Place a non-stick pan over medium 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). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the grated Garlic, the NOMU rub, and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add to the mac ‘n cheese and season.
QUICK SALAD
In a salad bowl, combine the balsamic reduction, the Tomato chunks, a drizzle of olive oil, the shredded green leaves, and seasoning.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the Ostrich mince mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the crispy onions and side with the dressed salad. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a pot over medium heat. Add the Milk, 300ml of water, the macaroni, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). When the pasta is done, mix through the Cream, the grated cheese, and seasoning.
FRY THE MINCE
Place a non-stick pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the grated Garlic, the NOMU rub, and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add to the mac ‘n cheese and season.
QUICK SALAD
In a salad bowl, combine the balsamic reduction, the Tomato chunks, a drizzle of olive oil, the shredded green leaves, and seasoning.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the Ostrich mince mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the crispy onions and side with the dressed salad. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the Milk, 450ml of water, the macaroni, and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente 10-15 minutes, (stirring occasionally). When the pasta is done, mix through the Cream, the grated cheese, and seasoning.
FRY THE MINCE
Place a non-stick pan over medium 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). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the grated Garlic, the NOMU rub, and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add to the mac ‘n cheese and season.
QUICK SALAD
In a salad bowl, combine the balsamic reduction, the Tomato chunks, a drizzle of olive oil, the shredded green leaves, and seasoning.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the Ostrich mince mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the crispy onions and side with the dressed salad. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
MAKE THE MAC
Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the Milk, 550ml of water, the macaroni, and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente 10-15 minutes, (stirring occasionally). When the pasta is done, mix through the Cream, the grated cheese, and seasoning.
FRY THE MINCE
Place a non-stick pan over medium 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). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the grated Garlic, the NOMU rub, and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add to the mac ‘n cheese and season.
QUICK SALAD
In a salad bowl, combine the balsamic reduction, the Tomato chunks, a drizzle of olive oil, the shredded green leaves, and seasoning.
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!
Plate up a generous helping of the Ostrich mince mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the crispy onions and side with the dressed salad. Simple yet stunning, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R265.98
for 4 servings · R66.49 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Fresh Cream needs 250 mlFresh Full Cream Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 13% of packR4.87
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Grated White Cheddar Cheese needs 250 gWhite Mature Cheddar Cheese 240 g 240 g at R72.99 · 1.04× packR76.03
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Free-range Ostrich Mince needs 600 gExtra Lean Ostrich Mince 500 g 500 g at R79.99 · 1.20× packR95.99
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Low Fat Fresh Milk needs 500 mlFresh Low Fat Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 25% of packR9.75
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Tomatoes needs 2Tomato Puree in Tub 240 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Tomato Paste needs 40 mlChilli Tomato Paste 70 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Balsamic Reduction needs 40 mlPreserved Cranberry Balsamic Reduction 250 ml 250 ml at R79.99 · 16% of packR12.80
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Macaroni Pasta
- Crispy Onion Bits
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese?
The preparation time for Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese with fresh green leaves & crispy onion bits is between 15 and 20 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese with fresh green leaves & crispy onion bits?
The total time required to make Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese with fresh green leaves & crispy onion bits is between 25 and 30 minutes.
How many servings does Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese?
Balsamic Reduction, Cream, Crispy Onion Bits, Garlic, Grated White Cheddar Cheese, Green Leaves, Macaroni Pasta, Milk, NOMU Italian Rub, Ostrich, Ostrich Mince, Tomato, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese?
Calories: 1334, Carbs: 110 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 68.3 grams, Sugar: 27.2 grams, Salt: 1160 grams
How do I prepare Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese?
GRAB THOSE KNIVES ‘N FORKS!: Plate up a generous helping of the ostrich mince mac ‘n cheese. Sprinkle over the crispy onions and side with the dressed salad. Simple yet stunning, Chef! QUICK SALAD: In a salad bowl, combine the balsamic reduction, the tomato chunks, a drizzle of olive oil, the shredded green leaves, and seasoning. MAKE THE MAC: Place a pot over medium heat. Add the milk, 300ml of water, the macaroni, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente, 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). When the pasta is done, mix through the cream, the grated cheese, and seasoning. FRY THE MINCE: Place a non-stick pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the grated garlic, the NOMU rub, and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add to the mac ‘n cheese and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese?
Balsamic Reduction, Cream, Crispy Onion Bits, Garlic, Grated White Cheddar Cheese, Green Leaves, Macaroni Pasta, Milk, NOMU Italian Rub, Ostrich, Ostrich Mince, Tomato, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese have?
1334 calories
How much fat content does Crispy Ostrich Mac ‘n Cheese have?
grams