If you’re looking for a new budget-friendly comfort meal, then this pork and Parmesan tagliatelle dish is what you need. The flavours are everything.

SERVES 4 // COOK TIME 30 min 

INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
4 pork steaks, sliced
400 ml thick tomato stew
50 g breadcrumbs
2 tsp dried origanum
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried rosemary
300 g tagliatelle, cooked
Parmesan, grated, to serve

METHOD
1. Heat oil in a pan over high heat. Fry the onions and pork until browned. Add the tomato stew, remove from the heat and set aside.
2. Mix the breadcrumbs with the herbs and dry-fry in a clean pan over medium heat until brown and crispy.
3. Spoon the pork-and-tomato mixture over the pasta, sprinkle with crispy breadcrumbs and Parmesan, and serve.

Regular spaghetti with meatballs? How boring. Rather embrace your South African heritage and make spaghetti with boerie meatballs instead!