eCook Meal
Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes
with toasted almonds & a cheesy crumb
Yay, it’s pasta night tonight, Chef! Al dente penne pasta is coated in a creamy crème fraîche and tossed with earthy spinach & glossy onion. Spiced with NOMU Italian Rub, elevated with a golden cheesy crumb, and served with balsamic vinegar-infused tomatoes, this recipe ticks all the taste boxes.
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AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BALSAMIC BABY TOMATOES
Place the quartered baby tomatoes into a bowl and toss with the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Set aside.
BUTTERY CHEESE CRUMB
Heat 20g of butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Mix in the cheesy crumb, seasoning and fry until golden, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BETTER TOGETHER
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 30 seconds - 1 minute. Add the rinsed and shredded Spinach and fry until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, mix through the crème fraîche and the cooked pasta. Loosen with the pasta water if too thick, season and set aside.
PERFECT PASTA
Serve up the delicious creamy pasta and top with the marinated tomatoes, drizzled with the remaining balsamic. Scatter over the golden crumb and toasted nuts.
AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BALSAMIC BABY TOMATOES
Place the quartered baby tomatoes into a bowl and toss with the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Set aside.
BUTTERY CHEESE CRUMB
Heat 40g of butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Mix in the cheesy crumb, seasoning and fry until golden, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BETTER TOGETHER
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 30 seconds - 1 minute. Add the rinsed and shredded Spinach and fry until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, mix through the crème fraîche and the cooked pasta. Loosen with the pasta water if too thick, season and set aside.
PERFECT PASTA
Serve up the delicious creamy pasta and top with the marinated tomatoes, drizzled with the remaining balsamic. Scatter over the golden crumb and toasted nuts.
AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BALSAMIC BABY TOMATOES
Place the quartered baby tomatoes into a bowl and toss with the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Set aside.
BUTTERY CHEESE CRUMB
Heat 60g of butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Mix in the cheesy crumb, seasoning and fry until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BETTER TOGETHER
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 30 seconds - 1 minute. Add the rinsed and shredded Spinach and fry until wilted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat, mix through the crème fraîche and the cooked pasta. Loosen with the pasta water if too thick, season and set aside.
PERFECT PASTA
Serve up the delicious creamy pasta and top with the marinated tomatoes, drizzled with the remaining balsamic. Scatter over the golden crumb and toasted nuts.
AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BALSAMIC BABY TOMATOES
Place the quartered baby tomatoes into a bowl and toss with the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Set aside.
BUTTERY CHEESE CRUMB
Heat 80g of butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Mix in the cheesy crumb, seasoning and fry until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BETTER TOGETHER
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 30 seconds - 1 minute. Add the rinsed and shredded Spinach and fry until wilted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat, mix through the crème fraîche and the cooked pasta. Loosen with the pasta water if too thick, season and set aside.
PERFECT PASTA
Serve up the delicious creamy pasta and top with the marinated tomatoes, drizzled with the remaining balsamic. Scatter over the golden crumb and toasted nuts.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R117.86
for 4 servings · R29.47 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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Spinach needs 200 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 57% of packR11.42
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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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Balsamic Vinegar needs 80 mlWillow Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Balsamic Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R54.99 · 32% of packR17.60
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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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Almonds needs 40 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 4% of packR9.28
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Penne Pasta needs 400 gPenne Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 80% of packR18.39
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Cheesy Crumb
- Baby Tomatoes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes?
The preparation time for Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes with toasted almonds & a cheesy crumb is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes with toasted almonds & a cheesy crumb?
The total time required to make Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes with toasted almonds & a cheesy crumb is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes?
Almonds, Baby Tomato, Balsamic Vinegar, Cheesy Crumb, Creme Fraiche, Garlic, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Penne Pasta, Spinach
What is the nutritional information of Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes?
Calories: 884, Carbs: 117 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 29.2 grams, Sugar: 16.7 grams, Salt: 1055 grams
How do I prepare Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes?
AL DENTE PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. BUTTERY CHEESE CRUMB: Heat 40g of butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Mix in the cheesy crumb, seasoning and fry until golden, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. PERFECT PASTA: Serve up the delicious creamy pasta and top with the marinated tomatoes, drizzled with the remaining balsamic. Scatter over the golden crumb and toasted nuts. ALL THE ALMONDS: Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. BALSAMIC BABY TOMATOES: Place the quartered baby tomatoes into a bowl and toss with the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Set aside. BETTER TOGETHER: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 30 seconds - 1 minute. Add the rinsed and shredded spinach and fry until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, mix through the crème fraîche and the cooked pasta. Loosen with the pasta water if too thick, season and set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes?
Almonds, Baby Tomato, Balsamic Vinegar, Cheesy Crumb, Creme Fraiche, Garlic, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Penne Pasta, Spinach
How many calories does Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes have?
884 calories
How much fat content does Silky Penne & Balsamic Tomatoes have?
grams