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Lazy Chorizo and Cheese Pasta in Quick Sauce recipe
A fast, comforting pasta dish with smoky chorizo in a simple tomato-based sauce, finished with plenty of melted cheese. Rich, savoury and perfect for a midweek dinner.
25 min · Easy · Spanish-Italian Fusion Jump to method
Ingredients
- 200g Pasta
- 200g Chorizo Sausages
- 300g Passata
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 80g Cheddar Cheese
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 926 kcal |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66 g |
| Fat | 55 g |
| Saturated fat | 21 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
Why this works
A hearty, energy-dense pasta dish that is high in protein but also high in saturated fat and sodium, mainly due to the chorizo and cheddar.
Protein-rich. Chorizo, cheddar and pasta provide a substantial protein hit per serving, which may help with satiety and muscle maintenance.
Tomato-based sauce. Passata and onion contribute vitamin C and lycopene, with lycopene remaining a useful antioxidant in cooked tomato sauces.
Higher salt and saturated fat. Chorizo, cheddar and added salt make this dish relatively high in sodium and saturated fat, so it is best eaten occasionally or portion-controlled.
Method
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving a little cooking water.
- Meanwhile, slice the chorizo sausages and fry in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until the fat renders and the edges begin to crisp.
- Add the onion and garlic, if using, and cook until softened.
- Pour in the passata and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with black pepper and a little salt if needed.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well, loosening with a splash of reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Stir through most of the cheese, then spoon into bowls and finish with the remaining cheese on top to melt.
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