eCook Meal
Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese
with balsamic reduction, mushrooms & fresh parsley
On its own, mac ‘n cheese is already hard to resist. However, add truffle oil and two extra kinds of cheese, and you have yourself a dangerously delicious dinner! Add fresh parsley for flair and sunflower seeds for crunch, and marvel at the magic of this mouthwatering dinner. You might want to keep the pot nearby for seconds and thirds, don’t say we didn’t warn you…
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
MAKING MAC
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the macaroni. Cook the macaroni until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot and cover.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
MAKE THE CRUMB
Return the pan to medium-high heat with 30g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry until lightly toasted and golden, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, ½ the grated Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.
CHEESY STEP
When the pasta is done, add the Cream cheese, the grated cheddar cheese, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, the cream, the fried mushrooms, and seasoning to the pot of cooked pasta. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency.
TOSS THE SALAD
In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
MARVELOUS MAC ‘N CHEESE
Plate up the mac ‘n cheese. Drizzle over the truffle oil (to taste). Sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs and the remaining Parsley. Side with the sunflower seed salad drizzled with the balsamic reduction. Wow, Chef!
MAKING MAC
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the macaroni. Cook the macaroni until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot and cover.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
MAKE THE CRUMB
Return the pan to medium-high heat with 60g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry until lightly toasted and golden, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, ½ the Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.
CHEESY STEP
When the pasta is done, add the Cream cheese, the grated cheddar cheese, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, the cream, the fried mushrooms, and seasoning to the pot of cooked pasta. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency.
TOSS THE SALAD
In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
MARVELOUS MAC ‘N CHEESE
Plate up the mac ‘n cheese. Drizzle over the truffle oil (to taste). Sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs and the remaining Parsley. Side with the sunflower seed salad drizzled with the balsamic reduction. Wow, Chef!
MAKING MAC
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the macaroni. Cook the macaroni until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot and cover.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
MAKE THE CRUMB
Return the pan to medium-high heat with 90g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry until lightly toasted and golden, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, ½ the Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.
CHEESY STEP
When the pasta is done, add the Cream cheese, the grated cheddar cheese, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, the cream, the fried mushrooms, and seasoning to the pot of cooked pasta. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency.
TOSS THE SALAD
In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
MARVELOUS MAC ‘N CHEESE
Plate up the mac ‘n cheese. Drizzle over the truffle oil (to taste). Sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs and the remaining Parsley. Side with the sunflower seed salad drizzled with the balsamic reduction. Wow, Chef!
MAKING MAC
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the macaroni. Cook the macaroni until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot and cover.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
MAKE THE CRUMB
Return the pan to medium-high heat with 120g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry until lightly toasted and golden, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, ½ the Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.
CHEESY STEP
When the pasta is done, add the Cream cheese, the grated cheddar cheese, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, the cream, the fried mushrooms, and seasoning to the pot of cooked pasta. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency.
TOSS THE SALAD
In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
MARVELOUS MAC ‘N CHEESE
Plate up the mac ‘n cheese. Drizzle over the truffle oil (to taste). Sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs and the remaining Parsley. Side with the sunflower seed salad drizzled with the balsamic reduction. Wow, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R190.84
for 4 servings · R47.71 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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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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Button Mushrooms needs 500 gSliced Button Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 2.0× packsR77.98
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Sunflower Seeds needs 20 gSunflower Seeds 250 g 250 g at R44.99 · 8% of packR3.60
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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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Fresh Parsley needs 15 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 10% of packR5.70
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Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 120 gPlant Powered™ Dairy Free Hard Cheese 260 g 260 g at R69.99 · 46% of packR32.30
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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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Cream Cheese needs 170 mlMULTIGRAIN WAVES™ Chilli Cream Cheese Nibbles 30 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Cheddar Cheese needs 160 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R169.99 · 19% of packR32.00
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Truffle Oil
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Macaroni Pasta
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese?
The preparation time for Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese with balsamic reduction, mushrooms & fresh parsley is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese with balsamic reduction, mushrooms & fresh parsley?
The total time required to make Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese with balsamic reduction, mushrooms & fresh parsley is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese?
Balsamic Reduction, Button Mushrooms, Cheddar Cheese, Cream, Cream Cheese, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, Macaroni Pasta, Panko Breadcrumb, Parsley, Sunflower Seeds, Truffle Oil
What is the nutritional information of Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese?
Calories: 1206, Carbs: 119 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 46 grams, Sugar: 19.7 grams, Salt: 595 grams
How do I prepare Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese?
MMMUSHROOMS: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. TOSS THE SALAD: In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. MARVELOUS MAC ‘N CHEESE: Plate up the mac ‘n cheese. Drizzle over the truffle oil (to taste). Sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs and the remaining parsley. Side with the sunflower seed salad drizzled with the balsamic reduction. Wow, Chef! SUNNY SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. CHEESY STEP: When the pasta is done, add the cream cheese, the grated cheddar cheese, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, the cream, the fried mushrooms, and seasoning to the pot of cooked pasta. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency. MAKING MAC: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the macaroni. Cook the macaroni until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot and cover. MAKE THE CRUMB: Return the pan to medium-high heat with 60g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry until lightly toasted and golden, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped parsley, ½ the Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese?
Balsamic Reduction, Button Mushrooms, Cheddar Cheese, Cream, Cream Cheese, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, Macaroni Pasta, Panko Breadcrumb, Parsley, Sunflower Seeds, Truffle Oil
How many calories does Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese have?
1206 calories
How much fat content does Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Cheese have?
grams