Biltong, Fresh Crispy Basil & Gouda Pasta
A rich, creamy and tempting treat for your palate makes this meal an absolute winner. Besides the easy to follow instructions, love and care is all that’s required to create this tasty recipe. Fortunately you possess both in culinary spades. Get a-cooking with a-pasta and our a-biltong (and be-a Italian, if just for a day).
At Made by True, know what our definition of a well-balanced meal is? A thick, juicy slab of biltong in each hand. ;) It’s a magical air-dried meat snack you can enjoy all on its own. It also plays remarkably well with other ingredients... Like our crispy basil and gouda pasta dish – simply add biltong. The taste, texture and rich protein injection our biltong provides makes it the versatile culinary gift that keeps on giving. In the mood for a simple, uncomplicated, hearty dish that simply screams “That’s amore”? Then look no further; you’ve come to the right place. Key, though, are excellent ingredients. Our MBT biltong is one such boon that will boost your meal’s protein count and provide maximum meaty flavor. Nothing says comfort food better than pasta with an MBT twist. Add meaty magic to every meal.
A divine pasta recipe that packs a serious protein punch!
 | Prep Time: | 10 min |
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 | Cook Time: | Approx. 30 min |
 | Servings: | 4 Servings |
INGREDIENTS
- 10 oz Made by True biltong slices
- 3.5 oz shaved parmesan cheese (feeling adventurous – then substitute with finely grated shavings from a slab of Made by True biltong instead)
- 35 oz good quality penne pasta (or your pasta of choice)
- 2 cups grated gouda cheese
- 1 cup fresh cream
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 tsp spice medley
- 1 bunch of spring onion or shallots
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
PREPARATION
- Bring 1 litre of water to a slow boil.
- Add a pinch of salt and a few drops of olive oil.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente (take care not to overcook your pasta).
- Remove the cooked pasta from the water and drain it in a colander.
- Set aside a cup of pasta stock water.
- Heat a wok or large saucepan on medium heat.
- Fry chopped spring onion/shallots, garlic, and butter until its opaque in color.
- Add the drained pasta and toss the mixture together.
- Pour small amounts of the pasta stock water to release flavor from the wok or pan.
- Reduce the heat and add the cream.
- Gently simmer, then add the grated cheese, spices and chopped basil.
- Add some exquisite Made by True biltong and mix well.
- Once sufficiently creamy, serve the pasta in a pasta bowl (allowing the creamy mixture to settle).
- Serve, adding smoked paprika and a sprinkling of Made by True’s biltong shavings right on top.
- Take your taste buds for a treat and enjoy.
