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Speedy Creamy Chorizo and Sweetcorn Pasta
Speedy Creamy Chorizo and Sweetcorn Pasta

Speedy Creamy Chorizo and Sweetcorn Pasta

with Peas and Cheese

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on December 13, 2022

This Speedy Creamy Chorizo and Sweetcorn 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.

Tags:
Family Friendly
Rapid
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total20 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

180

Rigatoni Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

150

Sweetcorn

2

Garlic Clove**

90

Diced Chorizo

120

Peas

100

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

40

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

50

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)856 kcal
Energy (kJ)3580 kJ
Fat40.1 g
of which saturates20.2 g
Carbohydrate86.4 g
of which sugars13.2 g
Protein36.1 g
Salt3.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Colander
Large Saucepan
Sieve
Garlic Press
Pan

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Cook the Pasta
1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/4 tsp salt.

b) When boiling, add the rigatoni 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.

Prep Time
2

a) While the pasta cooks, drain the sweetcorn in a sieve.

b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Get Frying
3

a) Put a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).

b) Once hot, add the chorizo and sweetcorn to the pan. Fry, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 4-5 mins.

c) Once browned, lower the heat to medium.

Veg Things Up
4

a) Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 secs.

b) Add the peas and stir to combine. Cook until piping hot, 2-3 mins.

Finish the Sauce
5

a) Add the 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 grated hard Italian style cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Combine and Serve
6

a) Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and gently mix until well coated, reheating quickly if necessary.

b) Serve your chorizo and sweetcorn pasta in large bowls with the remaining cheese sprinkled on top to finish.

Enjoy!

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