eCook Meal
Girasoli Beef Bolognese
with a burnt sage butter
To turn to the sun. That is the meaning in Italian of girasoli, a delicate, sunflower-shaped filled pasta that is not only stunning to look at but also to eat. Coated in a beautiful beef bolognese sauce, these chilli tomato pockets are finished with a decadent sage-infused burnt butter and crispy sage leaves for garnish.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
BEGIN WITH BOLOGNESE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes. 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 spice mix and the grated Garlic. Pour in the tomato passata and 150ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). If the bolognese sauce is too thick, loosen with an extra splash of water. Add a sweetener (to taste) and season.
IT’S A GO FOR GIRASOLI
Boil the kettle. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the girasoli. Cook the girasoli until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
SAGE BURNT BUTTER
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and 30g of butter. Once foaming, fry the rinsed sage leaves until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. (To make this easier, use tongs if you have them!) Drain on paper towel. Reserve the sage-infused butter for serving.
PERFECT PASTA
Plate up the girasoli. Top with the bolognese sauce. Scatter over the cheese. Drizzle over the sage burnt butter and top with the crispy sage leaves. Stunning, Chef!
BEGIN WITH BOLOGNESE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes. 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 spice mix and the grated Garlic. Pour in the tomato passata and 300ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). If the bolognese sauce is too thick, loosen with an extra splash of water. Add a sweetener (to taste) and season.
IT’S A GO FOR GIRASOLI
Boil the kettle. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the girasoli. Cook the girasoli until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
SAGE BURNT BUTTER
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and 60g of butter. Once foaming, fry the rinsed sage leaves until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. (To make this easier, use tongs if you have them!) Drain on paper towel. Reserve the sage-infused butter for serving.
PERFECT PASTA
Plate up the girasoli. Top with the bolognese sauce. Scatter over the cheese. Drizzle over the sage burnt butter and top with the crispy sage leaves. Stunning, Chef!
BEGIN WITH BOLOGNESE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 4-5 minutes. 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 spice mix and the grated Garlic. Pour in the tomato passata and 450ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 12-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). If the bolognese sauce is too thick, loosen with an extra splash of water. Add a sweetener (to taste) and season.
IT’S A GO FOR GIRASOLI
Boil the kettle. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the girasoli. Cook the girasoli until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
SAGE BURNT BUTTER
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and 90g of butter. Once foaming, fry the rinsed sage leaves until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. (To make this easier, use tongs if you have them!) Drain on paper towel. Reserve the sage-infused butter for serving.
PERFECT PASTA
Plate up the girasoli. Top with the bolognese sauce. Scatter over the cheese. Drizzle over the sage burnt butter and top with the crispy sage leaves. Stunning, Chef!
BEGIN WITH BOLOGNESE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 4-5 minutes. 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 spice mix and the grated Garlic. Pour in the tomato passata and 600ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 12-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). If the bolognese sauce is too thick, loosen with an extra splash of water. Add a sweetener (to taste) and season.
IT’S A GO FOR GIRASOLI
Boil the kettle. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the girasoli. Cook the girasoli until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
SAGE BURNT BUTTER
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and 120g of butter. Once foaming, fry the rinsed sage leaves until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. (To make this easier, use tongs if you have them!) Drain on paper towel. Reserve the sage-infused butter for serving.
PERFECT PASTA
Plate up the girasoli. Top with the bolognese sauce. Scatter over the cheese. Drizzle over the sage burnt butter and top with the crispy sage leaves. Stunning, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R198.45
for 4 servings · R49.61 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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Free-range Beef Mince needs 600 gRegular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
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Spice Mix needs 60 mlMother in Law Spice Mix 45 g R29.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R29.99
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Fresh Sage needs 10 gRosemary and Sage Grind 60 g 60 g at R50.99 · 17% of packR8.50
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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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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 80 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Tomato Passata
- Chilli Tomato Girasoli
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Girasoli Beef Bolognese?
The preparation time for Girasoli Beef Bolognese with a burnt sage butter is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Girasoli Beef Bolognese with a burnt sage butter?
The total time required to make Girasoli Beef Bolognese with a burnt sage butter is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Girasoli Beef Bolognese provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Girasoli Beef Bolognese?
Beef, Beef Mince, Chilli Tomato Girasoli, Fresh Sage, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Onion, Spice Mix, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of Girasoli Beef Bolognese?
Calories: 1065, Carbs: 82 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 58.8 grams, Sugar: 15.8 grams, Salt: 1544 grams
How do I prepare Girasoli Beef Bolognese?
SAGE BURNT BUTTER: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and 60g of butter. Once foaming, fry the rinsed sage leaves until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. (To make this easier, use tongs if you have them!) Drain on paper towel. Reserve the sage-infused butter for serving. PERFECT PASTA: Plate up the girasoli. Top with the bolognese sauce. Scatter over the cheese. Drizzle over the sage burnt butter and top with the crispy sage leaves. Stunning, Chef! BEGIN WITH BOLOGNESE: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 3-4 minutes. 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 spice mix and the grated garlic. Pour in the tomato passata and 300ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). If the bolognese sauce is too thick, loosen with an extra splash of water. Add a sweetener (to taste) and season. IT’S A GO FOR GIRASOLI: Boil the kettle. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the girasoli. Cook the girasoli until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Girasoli Beef Bolognese?
Beef, Beef Mince, Chilli Tomato Girasoli, Fresh Sage, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Onion, Spice Mix, Tomato Passata
How many calories does Girasoli Beef Bolognese have?
1065 calories
How much fat content does Girasoli Beef Bolognese have?
grams