A family favorite with a proudly local twist

This recipe combines creamy cheese, rich tomato, and our signature Jandres boerewors for a meal that's pure comfort.

Ingredients:

From Jandres Meat Market:

• 500g boerewors (mild or spicy)

• 1 tsp Jandre’s house spice mix (optional)

From your pantry:

• 250g penne or macaroni

• 1 onion (chopped)

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1 can chopped tomatoes (400g)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp mixed herbs

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup grated cheddar

• ½ cup grated mozzarella

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Boil the Pasta:
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the Boerewors:
Cut boerewors into chunks. Fry in olive oil until browned. Remove from pan.

3. Make the Sauce:
In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, paste, herbs, salt, pepper, and optional spice mix. Simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Mix It All Together:
Combine pasta, boerewors, and sauce in a large bowl. Mix in half the cheddar.

5. Bake It:
Pour into a greased oven dish. Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

6. Serve Warm:
Top with fresh basil or a sprinkle of chili flakes if you like heat.

Tip:

Make it extra rich by adding a spoon of cream or a dollop of cream cheese to the sauce before baking.

Pick up your boerewors from Jandres Meat Market – local quality you can taste.