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Crispy crumbed chicken baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with spaghetti for an easy weeknight dinner.
Chorizo & Red Pepper Pasta
Chorizo & Red Pepper Pasta is a practical, flavour-forward recipe designed for home kitchens. The method keeps prep straightforward while building depth through proper seasoning, controlled heat, and sensible cooking order.
Expect clear stage-by-stage cooking with an emphasis on texture and finish, so the final dish is consistent and easy to serve. Adjust salt, acidity, and garnish to taste, and pair with your preferred sides for a complete meal.
Method
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- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo slices and cook until they start to release their oils and become slightly crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced red bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the chorizo and vegetable mixture in the skillet. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to help the sauce cling to the pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.
- Serve the pasta hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese and garnished with chopped parsley.
Ingredients
- Salt, to taste
- 1 Red Pepper sliced
- 30ml Olive Oil
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 400g Pasta fusilli or spaghetti)
- Parsley chopped for garnish Fresh
- 1 Onion sliced large
- 50g Parmesan grated
- Pasta, to taste
- 250g Chorizo sliced
Notes
The key to bringing out the flavours in this dish is to let the chorizo and vegetables caramelize well in the skillet, as this adds depth to the overall taste.
For a lighter version, you can substitute chorizo with turkey chorizo and use whole wheat pasta. This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of green salad or garlic bread.
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