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    Home » Recipes » Pasta

    Easy Chorizo and Pepper Pasta

    Published: Sep 25, 2020 · Modified: Mar 31, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 12 Comments

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    An easy and tasty chorizo and pepper pasta recipe, made in just 30 minutes!

    Perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have much time to cook!

    A pan of chorizo and pepper pasta.

    It's always good to have speedy pasta recipes up your sleeve for busy weeknights. This tasty chorizo pasta with sweet red peppers is one of those recipes! A mark of its success is just how often it's requested in this house!

    Love pasta? Check out my halloumi pasta with smoky chorizo!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQS
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Quick and easy to make
    • Family friendly
    • Leftovers are great for lunch the next day
    • A filling meal for growing kids

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Pasta - I've used penne, but other pasta shapes, such as rigatoni or fusilli could also be used.
    • Red Onion - gives the dish a lovely sweetness.
    • Garlic - adds flavour to the pasta.
    • Chorizo - I love how chorizo adds a smokiness to dishes.
    • Peppers - red and yellow bell peppers were used in this recipe.
    • Passata - my kids prefer sauces smooth, but if you prefer, you could use a tin of chopped tomatoes instead.
    • Tomato Puree - adds a depth of flavour.
    • Smoked Paprika - enhances the paprika flavour of the chorizo.
    • Dried Italian Herbs - for seasoning and flavour.
    • Sugar - helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
    • Basil - for garnishing.
    • Parmesan - essential on any pasta dish I say!

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Heat a little oil in a shallow casserole or frying pan and fry the red onion and garlic for a few minutes before adding the chorizo and peppers. Meanwhile, bring a pan of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions, drain and set aside.

    Two: After the chorizo mix has been cooking for 5 minutes drain off any excess oil, add the passata, tomato puree, sugar, smoked paprika, Italian herbs, salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes.

    Three: Add the drained pasta to the pan and stir to make sure the pasta is coated in the sauce.

    Four: Sprinkle over the grated Parmesan and garnish with basil.

    Step by step photo collage instructions for making the chorizo pasta.

    💭 Top tips

    • The chorizo will release quite a lot of oil when fried, so you only need a small teaspoon of olive oil to start the onions and garlic cooking. If you find the mixture is still quite oily once the chorizo has released the oils, remove some of the oil with a spoon before you add the passata.
    • Cook the pasta to al dente as it will continue to cook in the tomato pasta sauce. You don't want to end up with mushy pasta.
    • Reserve a little pasta cooking water to add to the sauce if you need to.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    We usually enjoy the smoky chorizo and pepper pasta just as it is, but if you wanted to make the meal more substantial you could serve a green salad and some garlic bread alongside it.

    📖 Variations

    • This is a great base recipe for adding extra vegetables or cooked meats. A tin of sweetcorn or chickpeas would help bulk the pasta out to feed more people.
    • Wholemeal pasta could be used instead of white pasta to increase the fibre content of the dish.
    • Leftover cooked chicken or cooked prawns could be added to the dish at the end of cooking.
    • A jar of roasted red peppers could be used instead of the fresh bell peppers.
    Chorizo Pasta served into bowls.

    🥡 Storage

    The cooked pasta can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for a quick and tasty lunch.

    ❓ FAQS

    What is chorizo?

    Chorizo is a Spanish cured sausage made from coarsely chopped pork and pork fat and seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika (pimenton) and salt.

    Can I freeze it?

    Cooked pasta doesn't freeze that well and can become a bit chewy once defrosted. It will still taste great though so by all means freeze a portion if you need a quick and easy meal to pull out at short notice.

    😋Related recipes

    Some more delicious pasta recipes to try;

    • Chorizo Mac and Cheese
    • Chicken Fajita Pasta Bake
    • Creamy Paprika Chicken Pasta
    • Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
    • Easy Lasagne
    • Turkey Bolognese
    • Creamy Bacon and Pumpkin Pasta
    • One-Pan Chicken Penne Arrabbiata
    • Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
    • Slow Cooker Macaroni Cheese
    • Aubergine Tomato Pasta Sauce
    • Easy Cheesy Pasta

    If you love chorizo, also check out my oven-baked chicken and chorizo risotto recipe!

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    Recipe

    Pepper and Chorizo Pasta garnished with basil and grated Parmesan.
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    Chorizo and Pepper Pasta

    Easy and tasty chorizo and pepper pasta made in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights when time is of the essence.
    Course Pasta
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword chorizo pasta, chorizo pepper pasta
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 590kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Chopping Board
    • Knife
    • Pasta Pan
    • Shallow Casserole
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 300 g Penne or other pasta shape
    • 1 Red Onion sliced
    • 3 Garlic Cloves chopped
    • 200 g Chorizo sliced
    • 2 Peppers red or yellow, sliced
    • 400 g Passata
    • 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
    • 1 teaspoon Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs
    • Basil Leaves to garnish
    • 100 g Parmesan grated
    • Salt and Pepper

    Instructions

    • Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta according to instructions, drain and set aside (reserving a cup of pasta cooking water).
    • Whilst the pasta is cooking, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a shallow casserole or frying pan and cook the sliced red onion and garlic for a couple of minutes.
    • Add the chorizo and sliced peppers and cook for a further 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
    • Stir in the passata, tomato puree, sugar, smoked paprika, dried italian herbs, salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Stir through the cooked pasta and add a little of the pasta cooking water to make the sauce lovely and glossy.
    • Serve with the basil and grated Parmesan.

    Notes

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
    Nutrition Facts
    Chorizo and Pepper Pasta
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    590
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    20
    g
    31
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    56
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    48
    mg
    16
    %
    Sodium
     
    1036
    mg
    45
    %
    Potassium
     
    812
    mg
    23
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    73
    g
    24
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    11
    g
    12
    %
    Protein
     
    29
    g
    58
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1371
    IU
    27
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    62
    mg
    75
    %
    Calcium
     
    346
    mg
    35
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Dannii

      September 28, 2020 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      I love anything with chorizo in it and this pasta looks amazing. So comforting.

      Reply
    2. Sharon Chen

      September 28, 2020 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      Simple and easy to make, but definitely delicious and healthy! Will try this out for our family lunch some time 🙂

      Reply
    3. Danielle Wolter

      September 28, 2020 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      This was just incredible! It was so easy to make and perfect for a easy weeknight meal. Will def be making this again!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        October 02, 2020 at 8:54 am

        Glad to hear you enjoyed it Danielle!

        Reply
    4. Gina

      September 28, 2020 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      We love this easy pasta meal for weeknight dinners. So much flavor from the chorizo and super comforting!

      Reply
    5. Sue

      September 28, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      I can see why this gets requested often. I think I'll never grow tired of it!

      Reply
    6. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

      October 13, 2020 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love how quick and easy it is to prepare! It's a great meal to pull out of the sleeve! Thank you for the recipe x

      Reply
    7. veenaazmanov

      October 13, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best Dinner my family would never want to miss. Delicious and perfect Happy Meal combination. Yum

      Reply
    8. Kate

      October 13, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Such a simple but totally delicious weeknight meal, thanks so much! Loved it.

      Reply
    9. Dannii

      October 13, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      We love adding chorizo to pasta dishes. Total comfort food.

      Reply
    10. Angela

      October 13, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love the smokiness of chorizo. I really enjoyed this recipe.

      Reply
    11. Beth

      October 13, 2020 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy one pan meal. I love chorizo and can't wait to make this!

      Reply

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