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Creamy Chorizo, Mushroom and Cherry Tomato Pasta recipe
A rich, comforting pasta dish with smoky chorizo, sautéed mushrooms and sweet cherry tomatoes in a creamy cheese sauce. Served with garlic baguette for the perfect mopping-up finish.
30 min · Easy · Italian-inspired Jump to method
Ingredients
- 350g Pasta
- 150g Chorizo
- 250g Mushrooms
- 250g Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Onions
- 200ml Double cream
- 80g Cheese
- 1 Garlic baguette
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 907 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76 g |
| Fat | 48 g |
| Saturated fat | 23 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1450 mg |
Why this works
A rich, energy-dense pasta dish that provides a good amount of protein but is high in saturated fat and sodium from the chorizo, cream, cheese and garlic baguette.
Protein from pasta, chorizo and cheese. Provides a moderate-to-high protein serving, which supports satiety and muscle repair.
Vegetable nutrients. Mushrooms, tomatoes, onion and garlic contribute fibre, vitamin C, potassium and antioxidant compounds such as lycopene.
High saturated fat and sodium. Double cream, chorizo, cheese and garlic baguette make this dish notably high in saturated fat and salt.
Method
- Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve a little of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, slice the chorizo and fry it in a large pan over a medium heat until the oil begins to run.
- Add the sliced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook until they have released their moisture and started to brown.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften and burst.
- Pour in the cream and simmer gently, then stir through the cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss well, loosening with a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed.
- Warm the garlic baguette according to the pack instructions and serve alongside the pasta.
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