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Chorizo Pasta Bake

Ingredients

  • 500 g penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 250 g chorizo diced
  • 2 400 g tins of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 250 g drained and sliced fresh mozzarella
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to pack instructions.
  2. Fry the diced chorizo for a few minutes until it starts to release its oils.
  3. Add the chopped tomato and bring to a simmer

  4. Add the basil, salt, and pepper to taste, and a pinch of sugar.

  5. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Stir the cooked pasta through the sauce.
  7. Tip the pasta and sauce into a casserole dish and scatter the mozzarella on top.
  8. Grill under a medium grill for 5 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown, and serve hot with chilli flakes and salad, if you like.

Recipe Notes

If preparing ahead of time do not grill, simply leave the prepared pasta bake to cool, then chill. When ready to eat, place in a preheated oven at 170C for 20 mins, or until the pasta is heated all the way through and the cheese is golden brown.

 

Alternatively, to make this recipe even quicker, instead of turning it into a pasta bake, serve it straight from the pan with grated parmesan!