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

Spice up your dinner routine with this tasty chorizo and pepper pasta recipe. Quick, easy, and on the table in 30 minutes!
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 590kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

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

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 300 g Penne or other pasta shape
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 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).
    300 g Penne
  • 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.
    1 teaspoon Olive Oil, 1 Red Onion, 3 Garlic Cloves
  • Add the chorizo and sliced peppers and cook for a further 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
    200 g Chorizo, 2 Peppers
  • Stir in the passata, tomato puree, sugar, smoked paprika, dried italian herbs, salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes.
    400 g Passata, 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree, 1 teaspoon Sugar, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs, Salt and Pepper
  • 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.
    Basil Leaves, 100 g 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
Easy 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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