Beef Boerewors and Macaroni with Basil and Chili

• Recipe serves:1
• Preparation time10 min
• Cooking time25 min

Ingredients

• Beef boerewors, skinned
• ½ an onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 – 3 dried chilies. (optional)
• Half bunch basil, plucked off the stalk
• 4 tbsp. olive oil
• 60 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tsp. royco
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 80 g macaroni pasta
• Salt and pepper

Method

• After taking off the skin from the boerewors, cut into chunky pieces. Set aside.
• In a large enough pot, bring some water to boiling point, add some salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the packet. (about 7 minutes)
• Once cooked to al dente, take out and run under cold water. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan under medium high heat. Place the boerewors into the pan and brown well. Take out and set aside.
• In the same pan, toss in the onion and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute then add the chili flakes.
• Put the boerewors back into the pan, add the royco, whole basil, and cherry tomatoes. Toss for a further 2 minutes then add the macaroni and the rest of the olive oil.
• Mix well until everything is incorporated. Season well with salt and pepper. Serve immediately and sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.