eCook Meal
Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta
with blue cheese & balsamic reduction
If this dish were a song, it would be a beautiful symphony, Chef! With the classic combination of homemade tomato sauce and gnocchi shell pasta, this dish is pitch-perfect on the palate by adding browned ostrich strips, creamy crumblings of blue cheese, and toasted pine nuts. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PINING FOR PINE NUTS
Place the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
O-YUM Ostrich
Return the pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel and coat in ½ the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
TASTY TOMATO SAUCE
While the pasta is on the go, return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic, the remaining NOMU rub, and some seasoning. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato passata and 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Allow to reduce slightly, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the crème fraîche. Once all combined, mix in the pasta and ½ the blue cheese. Season.
A MEAL TO REMEMBER
Bowl up the saucy pasta, and drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Top with the remaining cheese, the Ostrich strips and the pine nuts. Dinner is ready, Chef!
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PINING FOR PINE NUTS
Place the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
O-YUM Ostrich
Return the pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel and coat in ½ the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
TASTY TOMATO SAUCE
While the pasta is on the go, return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic, the remaining NOMU rub, and some seasoning. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato passata and 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Allow to reduce slightly, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the crème fraîche. Once all combined, mix in the pasta and ½ the blue cheese. Season.
A MEAL TO REMEMBER
Bowl up the saucy pasta, and drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Top with the remaining cheese, the Ostrich strips and the pine nuts. Dinner is ready, Chef!
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PINING FOR PINE NUTS
Place the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
O-YUM Ostrich
Return the pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel and coat in ½ the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
TASTY TOMATO SAUCE
While the pasta is on the go, return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic, the remaining NOMU rub, and some seasoning. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato passata and 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Allow to reduce slightly, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the crème fraîche. Once all combined, mix in the pasta and ½ the blue cheese. Season.
A MEAL TO REMEMBER
Bowl up the saucy pasta, and drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Top with the remaining cheese, the Ostrich strips and the pine nuts. Dinner is ready, Chef!
PERFECT PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PINING FOR PINE NUTS
Place the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
O-YUM Ostrich
Return the pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel and coat in ½ the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
TASTY TOMATO SAUCE
While the pasta is on the go, return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic, the remaining NOMU rub, and some seasoning. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato passata and 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Allow to reduce slightly, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the crème fraîche. Once all combined, mix in the pasta and ½ the blue cheese. Season.
A MEAL TO REMEMBER
Bowl up the saucy pasta, and drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Top with the remaining cheese, the Ostrich strips and the pine nuts. Dinner is ready, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R180.35
for 4 servings · R45.09 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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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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Balsamic Reduction needs 40 mlPreserved Cranberry Balsamic Reduction 250 ml 250 ml at R79.99 · 16% of packR12.80
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Gnocchi Shell Pasta needs 400 gGnocchi Shells Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 80% of packR18.39
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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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Pine Nuts needs 40 gRaw Pine Nuts 100 g 100 g at R144.99 · 40% of packR58.00
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Onion needs 1Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Blue Cheese needs 80 gBotham's Cremezola Blue Cheese 200 g 200 g at R74.99 · 40% of packR30.00
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Free-range Ostrich Strips
- Tomato Passata
- NOMU Italian Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta?
The preparation time for Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta with blue cheese & balsamic reduction is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta with blue cheese & balsamic reduction?
The total time required to make Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta with blue cheese & balsamic reduction is between 30 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta?
Balsamic Reduction, Blue Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Free-Range Ostrich Strips, Garlic, Gnocchi Shell Pasta, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Ostrich, Pine Nuts, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta?
Calories: 1127.2, Carbs: 119.4 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 57.4 grams, Sugar: 30.8 grams, Salt: 792.6 grams
How do I prepare Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta?
O-YUM OSTRICH: Return the pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich dry with paper towel and coat in ½ the NOMU rub. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. PERFECT PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. PINING FOR PINE NUTS: Place the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. A MEAL TO REMEMBER: Bowl up the saucy pasta, and drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Top with the remaining cheese, the ostrich strips and the pine nuts. Dinner is ready, Chef! TASTY TOMATO SAUCE: While the pasta is on the go, return the pan, wiped down if necessary, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the onion until caramelised, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the remaining NOMU rub, and some seasoning. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato passata and 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Allow to reduce slightly, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the crème fraîche. Once all combined, mix in the pasta and ½ the blue cheese. Season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta?
Balsamic Reduction, Blue Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Free-Range Ostrich Strips, Garlic, Gnocchi Shell Pasta, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Ostrich, Pine Nuts, Tomato Passata
How many calories does Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta have?
1127.2 calories
How much fat content does Rich Blue Cheese & Ostrich Pasta have?
grams