eCook Meal
Orzo & Golden Mushrooms
with sun-dried tomatoes & cheddar cheese
Called ‘pastina’ by Italians, which means ‘little pasta’, these springy, rice-shaped grains of pasta will form the base of your meal today, Chef. Coated in crème fraîche and loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, NOMU Italian Rub-spiced mushrooms, earthy spinach, & cheese, everyone at the table will be more than satisfied with this superb supper.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
O-YUM ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMUSHROOMS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms and ½ the NOMU rub until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season and set aside.
FLAVOURFUL VEGGIES
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme sprigs, and the remaining NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Mix through the sun-dried tomatoes, the Spinach and the cooked orzo until combined and the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme sprigs, and mix in the crème fraîche, ½ the mushrooms and the cheese until combined. Season and loosen with the reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
SET THE TABLE
Serve up the creamy orzo and top with the remaining mushrooms. Dig in!
O-YUM ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMUSHROOMS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms and ½ the NOMU rub until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season and set aside.
FLAVOURFUL VEGGIES
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme sprigs, and the remaining NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Mix through the sun-dried tomatoes, the Spinach and the cooked orzo until combined and the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme sprigs, and mix in the crème fraîche, ½ the mushrooms and the cheese until combined. Season and loosen with the reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
SET THE TABLE
Serve up the creamy orzo and top with the remaining mushrooms. Dig in!
O-YUM ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMUSHROOMS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms and ½ the NOMU rub until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season and set aside.
FLAVOURFUL VEGGIES
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme and the remaining NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Mix through the sun-dried tomatoes, the Spinach and the cooked orzo until combined and the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme sprigs, and mix in the crème fraîche, ½ the mushrooms and the cheese until combined. Season and loosen with the reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
SET THE TABLE
Serve up the creamy orzo and top with the remaining mushrooms. Dig in!
O-YUM ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMUSHROOMS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms and ½ the NOMU rub until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season and set aside.
FLAVOURFUL VEGGIES
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme and the remaining NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Mix through the sun-dried tomatoes, the Spinach and the cooked orzo until combined and the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme sprigs, and mix in the crème fraîche, ½ the mushrooms and the cheese until combined. Season and loosen with the reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
SET THE TABLE
Serve up the creamy orzo and top with the remaining mushrooms. Dig in!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R204.65
for 4 servings · R51.16 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Cheddar Cheese needs 160 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R174.99 · 19% of packR32.94
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Spinach needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R22.99 · 23% of packR5.25
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Orzo Pasta needs 400 mlOrzo Pasta 500 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Crème Fraîche needs 200 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 80% of packR31.19
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Sun-dried Tomatoes needs 80 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R49.99 · 5% of packR2.67
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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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Button Mushrooms needs 500 gSliced Button Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 2.0× packsR77.98
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Fresh Thyme needs 10 gFree Range Slow Cooked Thyme & Garlic Confit Chicken Leg Quarters Avg 1.2 kg 1.2 kg at R197.19 · 1% of packR1.64
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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
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- NOMU Italian Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Orzo & Golden Mushrooms?
The preparation time for Orzo & Golden Mushrooms with sun-dried tomatoes & cheddar cheese is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Orzo & Golden Mushrooms with sun-dried tomatoes & cheddar cheese?
The total time required to make Orzo & Golden Mushrooms with sun-dried tomatoes & cheddar cheese is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Orzo & Golden Mushrooms provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Orzo & Golden Mushrooms?
Button Mushrooms, Cheddar Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Orzo Pasta, Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Orzo & Golden Mushrooms?
Calories: 794, Carbs: 90 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 29.5 grams, Sugar: 20.2 grams, Salt: 704 grams
How do I prepare Orzo & Golden Mushrooms?
SET THE TABLE: Serve up the creamy orzo and top with the remaining mushrooms. Dig in! FLAVOURFUL VEGGIES: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme sprigs, and the remaining NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Mix through the sun-dried tomatoes, the spinach and the cooked orzo until combined and the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme sprigs, and mix in the crème fraîche, ½ the mushrooms and the cheese until combined. Season and loosen with the reserved pasta water until desired consistency. MMMUSHROOMS: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms and ½ the NOMU rub until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season and set aside. O-YUM ORZO: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Orzo & Golden Mushrooms?
Button Mushrooms, Cheddar Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Orzo Pasta, Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes
How many calories does Orzo & Golden Mushrooms have?
794 calories
How much fat content does Orzo & Golden Mushrooms have?
grams