Diced onion is fried until silky & golden, then doused in the aromatic tanginess of tomato paste & garlic. Beef mince is browned and cooked in a special Cajun-spiced mix with milk. This creamy beef sensation is served with al dente tagliatelle pasta and green leaves.
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PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
CAJUN TOMATO SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix through the Garlic and tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 30 seconds - 1 minute (shifting constantly). Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix in the rub & flour, the milk and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until reduced, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally).
BRING ON THE LEAVES
Once the sauce is done, mix through the pasta, ½ the green leaves and season. Add some pasta water if too thick.
EAT TO YOUR HEART’S DELIGHT
Serve up a hearty bowl of the Cajun pasta and garnish with the remaining green leaves.
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
CAJUN TOMATO SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix through the Garlic and tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 30 seconds - 1 minute (shifting constantly). Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix in the rub & flour, the milk and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until reduced, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally).
BRING ON THE LEAVES
Once the sauce is done, mix through the pasta, ½ the green leaves and season. Add some pasta water if too thick.
EAT TO YOUR HEART’S DELIGHT
Serve up a hearty bowl of the Cajun pasta and garnish with the remaining green leaves.
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
CAJUN TOMATO SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix through the Garlic and tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 30 seconds - 1 minute (shifting constantly). Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix in the rub & flour, the milk and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until reduced, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally).
BRING ON THE LEAVES
Once the sauce is done, mix through the pasta, ½ the green leaves and season. Add some pasta water if too thick.
EAT TO YOUR HEART’S DELIGHT
Serve up a hearty bowl of the Cajun pasta and garnish with the remaining green leaves.
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
CAJUN TOMATO SAUCE
Boil the kettle. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix through the Garlic and tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 30 seconds - 1 minute (shifting constantly). Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix in the rub & flour, the milk and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until reduced, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally).
BRING ON THE LEAVES
Once the sauce is done, mix through the pasta, ½ the green leaves and season. Add some pasta water if too thick.
EAT TO YOUR HEART’S DELIGHT
Serve up a hearty bowl of the Cajun pasta and garnish with the remaining green leaves.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R158.64
for 4 servings · R39.66 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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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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Tagliatelle Pasta needs 400 gTagliatelle Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 80% of packR18.39
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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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Green Leaves needs 40 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 11% of packR2.28
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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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Beef Mince needs 600 gHalaal Regular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Easy Cajun Beef Pasta?
The preparation time for Easy Cajun Beef Pasta with green leaves is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Easy Cajun Beef Pasta with green leaves?
The total time required to make Easy Cajun Beef Pasta with green leaves is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Easy Cajun Beef Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Easy Cajun Beef Pasta?
Beef, Beef Mince, Garlic, Green Leaves, Low Fat UHT Milk, Onion, Rub & Flour, Tagliatelle Pasta, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Easy Cajun Beef Pasta?
Calories: 934, Carbs: 89 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 44.7 grams, Sugar: 18.6 grams, Salt: 739 grams
How do I prepare Easy Cajun Beef Pasta?
PERFECT PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. EAT TO YOUR HEART’S DELIGHT: Serve up a hearty bowl of the Cajun pasta and garnish with the remaining green leaves. BRING ON THE LEAVES: Once the sauce is done, mix through the pasta, ½ the green leaves and season. Add some pasta water if too thick. CAJUN TOMATO SAUCE: Boil the kettle. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix through the garlic and tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 30 seconds - 1 minute (shifting constantly). Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Mix in the rub & flour, the milk and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until reduced, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Easy Cajun Beef Pasta?
Beef, Beef Mince, Garlic, Green Leaves, Low Fat UHT Milk, Onion, Rub & Flour, Tagliatelle Pasta, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Easy Cajun Beef Pasta have?
934 calories
How much fat content does Easy Cajun Beef Pasta have?
grams