eCook Meal
Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta
with a fresh cucumber salad
This macaroni pasta dish is rich & creamy, with sweet caramelised onions. Sprinkled with toasted panko breadcrumbs tossed in grated Italian-style cheese. Sided with a fresh green salad. Simple, delicious and easy!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
COOK THE PASTA
Place a pot over medium heat, add the Milk, 200ml of water, the Macaroni, and a small pinch of salt. Bring up to a boil and simmer until cooked, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). When the pasta is al dente, mix through the cream, the grated cheddar cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water or milk (optional) if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.
TOAST THE CRUMBS
Place a pan over medium heat with a tiny drizzle of oil and a small knob of butter. When hot, toast the breadcrumbs until golden, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and toss through the grated Italian-style cheese.
CARAMELISE THE ONIONS
Peel and roughly slice the Onion. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, add the sliced onion and fry until soft and caramelised, 7-9 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener and the NOMU rub to caramelise it further. In the final 2-3 minutes, deglaze the pan with a splash of water and simmer until the water has evaporated.
MAKE THE SALAD
Rinse the green leaves, the Cucumber, and the lemon. Cut the cucumber into half-moons. Cut the lemon into wedges. To a salad bowl, add the dijon mustard, a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste), and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to emulsify and toss through the green leaves and the cucumber.
FINAL TOUCHES
When the onions are done, add to the mac & cheese, and mix to combine.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the french Onion-style pasta, sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs, and side with the fresh salad. Well done, Chef!
COOK THE PASTA
Place a pot over medium heat, add the Milk, 400ml of water, the Macaroni, and a small pinch of salt. Bring up to a boil and simmer until cooked, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). When the pasta is al dente, mix through the cream, the grated cheddar cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water or milk (optional) if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.
TOAST THE CRUMBS
Place a pan over medium heat with a tiny drizzle of oil and a small knob of butter. When hot, toast the breadcrumbs until golden, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and toss through the grated Italian-style cheese.
CARAMELISE THE ONIONS
Peel and roughly slice the Onion. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, add the sliced onion and fry until soft and caramelised, 7-9 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener and the NOMU rub to caramelise it further. In the final 2-3 minutes, deglaze the pan with a splash of water and simmer until the water has evaporated.
MAKE THE SALAD
Rinse the green leaves, the Cucumber, and the lemon. Cut the cucumber into half-moons. Cut the lemon into wedges. To a salad bowl, add the dijon mustard, a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste), and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to emulsify and toss through the green leaves and the cucumber.
FINAL TOUCHES
When the onions are done, add to the mac & cheese, and mix to combine.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the french Onion-style pasta, sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs, and side with the fresh salad. Well done, Chef!
COOK THE PASTA
Place a pot over medium heat, add the Milk, 600ml of water, the Macaroni, and a small pinch of salt. Bring up to a boil and simmer until cooked, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). When the pasta is al dente, mix through the cream, the grated cheddar cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water or milk (optional) if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.
TOAST THE CRUMBS
Place a pan over medium heat with a tiny drizzle of oil and a small knob of butter. When hot, toast the breadcrumbs until golden, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and toss through the grated Italian-style cheese.
CARAMELISE THE ONIONS
Peel and roughly slice the onions. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, add the sliced Onion and fry until soft and caramelised, 9-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener and the NOMU rub to caramelise it further. In the final 2-3 minutes, deglaze the pan with a splash of water and simmer until the water has evaporated.
MAKE THE SALAD
Rinse the green leaves, the Cucumber, and the lemon. Cut the cucumber into half-moons. Cut the lemon into wedges. To a salad bowl, add the dijon mustard, a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste), and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to emulsify and toss through the green leaves and the cucumber.
FINAL TOUCHES
When the onions are done, add to the mac & cheese, and mix to combine.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the french Onion-style pasta, sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs, and side with the fresh salad. Well done, Chef!
COOK THE PASTA
Place a pot over medium heat, add the Milk, 800ml of water, the Macaroni, and a small pinch of salt. Bring up to a boil and simmer until cooked, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). When the pasta is al dente, mix through the cream, the grated cheddar cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water or milk (optional) if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.
TOAST THE CRUMBS
Place a pan over medium heat with a tiny drizzle of oil and a small knob of butter. When hot, toast the breadcrumbs until golden, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and toss through the grated Italian-style cheese.
CARAMELISE THE ONIONS
Peel and roughly slice the onions. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, add the sliced Onion and fry until soft and caramelised, 9-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener and the NOMU rub to caramelise it further. In the final 2-3 minutes, deglaze the pan with a splash of water and simmer until the water has evaporated.
MAKE THE SALAD
Rinse the green leaves, the Cucumber, and the lemon. Cut the cucumber into half-moons. Cut the lemon into wedges. To a salad bowl, add the dijon mustard, a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste), and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to emulsify and toss through the green leaves and the cucumber.
FINAL TOUCHES
When the onions are done, add to the mac & cheese, and mix to combine.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the french Onion-style pasta, sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs, and side with the fresh salad. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R179.85
for 4 servings · R44.96 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 80 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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Macaroni needs 400 gMacaroni 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 80% of packR18.39
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Dijon Mustard needs 40 mlHand Cooked Dijon Mustard Potato Crisps 50 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 57% of packR18.28
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Lemon needs 1Lemon 3 in 1 Thin Bleach 750 ml R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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Low Fat Fresh Milk needs 500 mlFresh Low Fat Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 25% of packR9.75
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Onions needs 4Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Cheddar Cheese needs 200 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R169.99 · 24% of packR40.00
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Fresh Cream needs 200 mlFresh Full Cream Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 10% of packR3.90
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- Panko Breadcrumbs
- NOMU Italian Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta?
The preparation time for Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta with a fresh cucumber salad is between 15 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta with a fresh cucumber salad?
The total time required to make Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta with a fresh cucumber salad is between 25 and 35 minutes.
How many servings does Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta?
Cheddar Cheese, Cream, Cucumber, Dijon Mustard, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, Lemon, Macaroni, Milk, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Panko Breadcrumb
What is the nutritional information of Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta?
Calories: 1045, Carbs: 119 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 40.4 grams, Sugar: 19.5 grams, Salt: 929 grams
How do I prepare Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta?
FINAL TOUCHES: When the onions are done, add to the mac & cheese, and mix to combine. COOK THE PASTA: Place a pot over medium heat, add the milk, 400ml of water, the macaroni, and a small pinch of salt. Bring up to a boil and simmer until cooked, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). When the pasta is al dente, mix through the cream, the grated cheddar cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water or milk (optional) if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat. DINNER IS SERVED: Plate up the french onion-style pasta, sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs, and side with the fresh salad. Well done, Chef! TOAST THE CRUMBS: Place a pan over medium heat with a tiny drizzle of oil and a small knob of butter. When hot, toast the breadcrumbs until golden, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and toss through the grated Italian-style cheese. CARAMELISE THE ONIONS: Peel and roughly slice the onion. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, add the sliced onion and fry until soft and caramelised, 7-9 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener and the NOMU rub to caramelise it further. In the final 2-3 minutes, deglaze the pan with a splash of water and simmer until the water has evaporated. MAKE THE SALAD: Rinse the green leaves, the cucumber, and the lemon. Cut the cucumber into half-moons. Cut the lemon into wedges. To a salad bowl, add the dijon mustard, a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste), and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to emulsify and toss through the green leaves and the cucumber.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta?
Cheddar Cheese, Cream, Cucumber, Dijon Mustard, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, Lemon, Macaroni, Milk, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Panko Breadcrumb
How many calories does Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta have?
1045 calories
How much fat content does Vegetarian French Onion-style Pasta have?
grams