Creamy Cajun Chorizo Rigatoni
with Chestnut Mushrooms, Bell Pepper and Cheese
- Cereals containing gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Egg
Ready in less than 25 minutes, this Creamy Cajun Chorizo Rigatoni has it all. Punchy and smoky with a spicy kick, Cajun spice mix contains ingredients such as chilli powder, ground cumin, oregano and thyme.
Ingredients
180 grams
Rigatoni Pasta
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)
1 unit(s)
Bell Pepper
125 grams
Chestnut Mushrooms
90 grams
Diced Chorizo
(Contains: Milk)
1 sachet(s)
Cajun Spice Mix
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
25 grams
Sun-Dried Tomato Paste
40 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
1 tsp
Sugar
50 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
20 grams
Butter
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a saucepan with 0.5 tsp salt and bring back to the boil.
c) Add the rigatoni to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
d) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) Meanwhile, halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
b) Thinly slice the chestnut mushrooms.
a) Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the chorizo, mushrooms and pepper. Fry until starting to brown, 4-5 mins.
a) Lower the heat to medium, then add the Cajun spice mix and cook until fragrant, 1 min.
b) Stir in the creme fraiche, chicken stock paste, sun-dried tomato paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) until combined.
c) Simmer until slightly thickened, 2-3 mins.
a) Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
b) Stir in the butter (see pantry for amount) and half the cheese until melted, 1 min. Remove from the heat.
c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
d) Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.
a) Share the chorizo pasta between your bowls.
b) Sprinkle over the remaining cheese to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sept 2026- Flavour: The Cajun-spiced chorizo sauce is bold and creamy, with a gentle heat that most enjoy; some find it a touch rich, so add a splash of water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Ease of prep: Simple and quick to make, with clear steps that work well even on busy evenings.
- Suggestions: Add a handful of spinach or another green vegetable for extra colour and freshness; serve with a slice of garlic ciabatta to round out the meal.
- Portions: Portions are generally considered generous, though a couple of reviewers noted the pasta quantity felt slightly short relative to the sauce.
