eCook Meal
Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo
with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil
Spaghetti, lasagne, macaroni. These pastas feature in most South African homes. We think it’s time to shake things up by making the springy, velvety, and highly underutilised orzo pasta a recipe staple. Joining the pasta party are browned pork mince, sun-dried tomato, peas & onion flakes – all coated in a tangy tomato & Italian-spiced sauce. Finished with fresh basil & sprinklings of cheese.
Serving guide
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WE’RE OFF WITH ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMINCE
Place a pan over medium-high 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, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
TANGY & CREAMY
Add the onion flakes, the spiced flour, the Tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil to the mince. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Add the peas, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
PERFECT PASTA
Bowl up the creamy Pork pasta. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil. Easy as that, Chef!
WE’RE OFF WITH ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMINCE
Place a pan over medium-high 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, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
TANGY & CREAMY
Add the onion flakes, the spiced flour, the Tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil to the mince. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Add the peas, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
PERFECT PASTA
Bowl up the creamy Pork pasta. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil. Easy as that, Chef!
WE’RE OFF WITH ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMINCE
Place a pan over medium-high 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, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
TANGY & CREAMY
Add the onion flakes, the spiced flour, the Tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil to the mince. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Add the peas, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
PERFECT PASTA
Bowl up the creamy Pork pasta. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil. Easy as that, Chef!
WE’RE OFF WITH ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMINCE
Place a pan over medium-high 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, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
TANGY & CREAMY
Add the onion flakes, the spiced flour, the Tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil to the mince. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Add the peas, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
PERFECT PASTA
Bowl up the creamy Pork pasta. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil. Easy as that, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R249.94
for 4 servings · R62.48 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Orzo Pasta needs 300 mlOrzo Pasta 500 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 125 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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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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Peas needs 200 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 27% of packR11.46
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Onion Flakes needs 60 gOnion Flakes 35 g 35 g at R31.99 · 1.71× packR54.84
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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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Tomato Paste needs 60 mlChilli Tomato Paste 70 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Sun-dried Tomatoes needs 80 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 5% of packR2.40
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Spiced Flour
- Low Fat UHT Milk
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo?
The preparation time for Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil is between 15 and 20 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil?
The total time required to make Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo?
Fresh Basil, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Low Fat UHT Milk, Onion Flakes, Orzo Pasta, Pea, Pork Mince, Spiced Flour, Tomato, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo?
Calories: 944, Carbs: 86 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 48.8 grams, Sugar: 18.2 grams, Salt: 511 grams
How do I prepare Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo?
MMMINCE: Place a pan over medium-high 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, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). TANGY & CREAMY: Add the onion flakes, the spiced flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil to the mince. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Add the peas, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season. PERFECT PASTA: Bowl up the creamy pork pasta. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil. Easy as that, Chef! WE’RE OFF WITH ORZO: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo?
Fresh Basil, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Low Fat UHT Milk, Onion Flakes, Orzo Pasta, Pea, Pork Mince, Spiced Flour, Tomato, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo have?
944 calories
How much fat content does Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo have?
grams