Speedy Creamy Chorizo and Pea Pasta
with Spinach and Cheese
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Egg
This Speedy Creamy Chorizo and Pea Pasta is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
Ingredients
180 grams
Rigatoni Pasta
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
90 grams
Diced Chorizo
40 grams
Baby Spinach
120 grams
Peas
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
40 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
50 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
a) Boil a full kettle, then pour the boiled water into a large saucepan on high heat.
b) Add the rigatoni and 1/2 tsp salt to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) While the pasta cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Put a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the chorizo and peas to the pan. Fry, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 4-5 mins.
c) Once browned, lower the heat to medium.
a) Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 secs.
b) Add the spinach a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.
a) Once the spinach has wilted, add the peas, creme fraiche and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) to the pan.
b) Bring to the boil, stirring, then remove from the heat.
c) Mix in half the hard Italian style cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
a) Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and gently mix until well coated, reheating quickly if necessary.
b) Serve your chorizo and pea pasta in large bowls with the remaining cheese sprinkled on top to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish's taste, though some found it needed more flavour or balance; adding balsamic glaze improved it for some.
- Ease of prep: Reviewers praised the quick and simple preparation, making it ideal for busy families and weeknight dinners.
- Suggestions: Consider pre-cooking or adding peas later to avoid hardness; try adding tenderstem broccoli or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Portions: Some found the pasta quantity insufficient; adding extra pasta or meat improved the meal for these customers.
- Recipe clarity: The instructions caused confusion by mentioning adding peas twice; clarifying the correct step would be helpful.
