eCook Meal
Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese
with balsamic reduction & fresh parsley
On its own, mac ‘n cheese is already hard to resist. However, add truffle oil and an extra two cheeses, and you have yourself a dangerously delicious dinner! Add some 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 the boil for the pasta. Once boiling, cook the Macaroni for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot and add the cream cheese, the cheddar cheese, ½ the grated Italian-style hard cheese, the cream, and seasoning. Mix until combined. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency. Season.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside.
MAKE THE CRUMB
Return the pan to a medium-high heat with 30g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.
TOSS THE SALAD
In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of 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 the boil for the pasta. Once boiling, cook the Macaroni for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot and add the cream cheese, the cheddar cheese, ½ the grated Italian-style hard cheese, the cream, and seasoning. Mix until combined. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency. Season.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside.
MAKE THE CRUMB
Return the pan to a medium-high heat with 60g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.
TOSS THE SALAD
In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of 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 the boil for the pasta. Once boiling, cook the Macaroni for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 cups of pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot and add the cream cheese, the cheddar cheese, ½ the grated Italian-style hard cheese, the cream, and seasoning. Mix until combined. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency. Season.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside.
MAKE THE CRUMB
Return the pan to a medium-high heat with 90g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.
TOSS THE SALAD
In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of 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 the boil for the pasta. Once boiling, cook the Macaroni for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 cups of pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot and add the cream cheese, the cheddar cheese, ½ the grated Italian-style hard cheese, the cream, and seasoning. Mix until combined. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency. Season.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside.
MAKE THE CRUMB
Return the pan to a medium-high heat with 120g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.
TOSS THE SALAD
In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of 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
R120.54
for 4 servings · R30.14 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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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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Grated Cheddar Cheese needs 160 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R169.99 · 19% of packR32.00
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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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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 120 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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Balsamic Reduction needs 40 mlPreserved Cranberry Balsamic Reduction 250 ml 250 ml at R79.99 · 16% of packR12.80
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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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Sunflower Seeds needs 20 gSunflower Seeds 250 g 250 g at R44.99 · 8% of packR3.60
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Macaroni Pasta
- Truffle Oil
- Panko Breadcrumbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese?
The preparation time for Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese with balsamic reduction & fresh parsley is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese with balsamic reduction & fresh parsley?
The total time required to make Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese with balsamic reduction & fresh parsley is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese?
Balsamic Reduction, Cheddar Cheese, Cream, Cream Cheese, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, Macaroni, Macaroni Pasta, Panko Breadcrumb, Parsley, Sunflower Seeds, Truffle Oil
What is the nutritional information of Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese?
Calories: 1174, Carbs: 116 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 39.2 grams, Sugar: 17.2 grams, Salt: 524 grams
How do I prepare Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese?
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! MAKE THE CRUMB: Return the pan to a medium-high heat with 60g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped parsley, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning. SUNNY SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside. MAKING MAC: Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. Once boiling, cook the macaroni for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water. Return the pasta to the pot and add the cream cheese, the cheddar cheese, ½ the grated Italian-style hard cheese, the cream, and seasoning. Mix until combined. Loosen with the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency. Season. TOSS THE SALAD: In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese?
Balsamic Reduction, Cheddar Cheese, Cream, Cream Cheese, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, Macaroni, Macaroni Pasta, Panko Breadcrumb, Parsley, Sunflower Seeds, Truffle Oil
How many calories does Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese have?
1174 calories
How much fat content does Vegetarian Truffle Mac & Three Cheese have?
grams