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Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo

with spinach & toasted seeds

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4.5

  • Hands on15 - 35 minutes
  • Overall20 - 40 minutes
Photo of Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo

Called “pastina”, which means little pasta in Italian, we’re using this grain-like pasta in today’s recipe to soak up the rich tomato passata sauce. Infused with NOMU Roast Rub, this forms the base for a mouthwatering ostrich mince & silky onion medley. Served with spinach, creamy feta crumblings and toasted sunflower seeds for garnish.

Serving guide

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  1. TOAST

    Place the sunflower seeds in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. ALL TOGETHER

    Return the pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Onion and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, the orzo, and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until reduced and the orzo is al dente, 12-15 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the spinach, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Remove from the heat.

  3. TIME TO EAT

    Bowl the loaded orzo, scatter over the seeds, and the Feta. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Sunflower Seeds - 10g

  • Free-range Ostrich Mince - 150g

  • Orzo Pasta - 50ml

  • Onion - 1

  • NOMU Roast Rub - 10ml

  • Tomato Passata - 100ml

  • Green Leaves - 20g

  • Danish-style Feta - 30g

  1. TOAST

    Place the sunflower seeds in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. ALL TOGETHER

    Return the pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Onion and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, the orzo, and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until reduced and the orzo is al dente, 12-15 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the spinach, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Remove from the heat.

  3. TIME TO EAT

    Bowl the loaded orzo, scatter over the seeds, and the Feta. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Sunflower Seeds - 20g

  • Free-range Ostrich Mince - 300g

  • Orzo Pasta - 100ml

  • Onion - 1

  • NOMU Roast Rub - 20ml

  • Tomato Passata - 200ml

  • Green Leaves - 40g

  • Danish-style Feta - 60g

  1. TOAST

    Place the sunflower seeds in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. ALL TOGETHER

    Return the pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Onion and fry until soft, 5-6 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, the orzo, and 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until reduced and the orzo is al dente, 15-20 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, add the spinach, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Remove from the heat.

  3. TIME TO EAT

    Bowl the loaded orzo, scatter over the seeds, and the Feta. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Sunflower Seeds - 30g

  • Free-range Ostrich Mince - 450g

  • Orzo Pasta - 150ml

  • Onions - 2

  • NOMU Roast Rub - 30ml

  • Tomato Passata - 300ml

  • Green Leaves - 60g

  • Danish-style Feta - 90g

  1. TOAST

    Place the sunflower seeds in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. ALL TOGETHER

    Return the pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Onion and fry until soft, 5-6 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, the orzo, and 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until reduced and the orzo is al dente, 15-20 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, add the spinach, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Remove from the heat.

  3. TIME TO EAT

    Bowl the loaded orzo, scatter over the seeds, and the Feta. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Sunflower Seeds - 40g

  • Free-range Ostrich Mince - 600g

  • Orzo Pasta - 200ml

  • Onions - 2

  • NOMU Roast Rub - 40ml

  • Tomato Passata - 400ml

  • Green Leaves - 80g

  • Danish-style Feta - 120g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R152.73

for 4 servings · R38.18 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Tomato Passata
  • NOMU Roast Rub

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo?

The preparation time for Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo with spinach & toasted seeds is between 15 and 35 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo with spinach & toasted seeds?

The total time required to make Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo with spinach & toasted seeds is between 20 and 40 minutes.

How many servings does Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo?

Feta, Green Leaves, NOMU Roast Rub, Onion, Orzo Pasta, Ostrich, Ostrich Mince, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato Passata

What is the nutritional information of Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo?

Calories: 679, Carbs: 54 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 47.2 grams, Sugar: 13.2 grams, Salt: 948 grams

How do I prepare Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo?

ALL TOGETHER: Return the pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the onion and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, the orzo, and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until reduced and the orzo is al dente, 12-15 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the spinach, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Remove from the heat. TOAST: Place the sunflower seeds in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. TIME TO EAT: Bowl the loaded orzo, scatter over the seeds, and the feta. Enjoy, Chef!

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo?

Feta, Green Leaves, NOMU Roast Rub, Onion, Orzo Pasta, Ostrich, Ostrich Mince, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato Passata

How many calories does Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo have?

679 calories

How much fat content does Tomato, Feta & Ostrich Orzo have?

grams