Simply scrumptious chorizo and mixed pepper pasta
This easy chorizo and pepper pasta brings together bold Mediterranean flavours, tender pasta, and a velvety cheese sauce.
This simply scrumptious chorizo and mixed pepper pasta is sure to make dinner time something the whole family looks forward to.
Serves: 2 | Cooking time: <30 min
Ingredients
- 250 g gnocchi pasta shells
- 30 ml olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 onion, halved & sliced
- 1 red pepper, roughly chopped
- 2.5 ml smoked paprika
- 200 g chorizo, thinly sliced
- 250 ml LANCEWOOD Sauce Delight Cheese Sauce
- 120 ml milk
- 30 ml fresh parsley, chopped
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 125 ml cheddar, grated
- 30 ml fresh parsley, chopped
Method
1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet. Drain, but reserve 250 ml of the cooking water. Set aside and keep warm.
2. Heat the oil and fry the garlic and onion until soft. Add the peppers and fry for 2 minutes to soften slightly. Add the paprika and chorizo and fry for another minute.
3. Using a separate bowl, mix the cheese sauce and milk together and heat through.
4. Add to the chorizo mixture and mix until well combined. Add the pasta and toss to mix. Add some of the reserved water if it becomes too thick.
5. Add the parsley and seasoning to taste.
6. Serve with grated cheese and sprinkle with parsley.
