The Spinach & Chorizo Pasta Bake is the perfect meal for a winter night.
The rich, spicy flavours of the chorizo pair perfectly with the earthy spinach, and the cheesy topping is the perfect finishing touch.
As a result, this dish is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!
Wash all produce before using it! Moreover, your hands are one of the most important tools for maintaining cleanliness during prep work so don’t forget to wash them thoroughly when necessary.
Before You Begin Your Spinach & Chorizo Pasta Bake
What You Need in the Kitchen
Equipment:
- Fine grater,
- Rolling pin,
- Saucepan,
- Heat Source (ie. hob),
- Oven
Skill Level: Basic
Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients (Serves 2)
200g conchiglie pasta
80g cheddar cheese
200g canned tomato
100g diced chorizo
50g soft cheese
- 120g spinach
- 1 garlic clove
Nutritional Values for the Spinach & Chorizo Pasta Bake
- Typical Values Per serving for uncooked ingredients
- Energy (kJ/kcal) 880
- Fat (g) 42
- Saturated Fat (g) 20
- Carbohydrate (g) 85
- Sugars (g) 14
- Protein (g) 38
- Salt (g) 4
Let's get cooking
1. Time to prep
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 180°C (fan)/ gas 6
- Boil a kettle
- Peel and finely chop (or grate) the garlic
2. On the Hob
- Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick with a matching lid) over a medium-high heat
- Once hot, add the diced chorizo and cook for 3-4min or until beginning to crisp
- Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1-2 min further
3. Cook the pasta
- Meanwhile, add the conchiglie to a pot of boiled water with a large pinch of salt and bring to a boil over a high heat
- Cook the conchiglie for 5-6 min
Tip: It doesn’t need to be fully cooked, as it will go in the oven later! - Once done, drain the conchiglie, reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water
4. Let's Get Together
- Once the chorizo is beginning to crisp, add the tomato and soft cheese to the pan and give everything a good mix up
- Wash the spinach, then add it to the pan with 100ml [180ml] of the starchy pasta water and mix everything together
- Cook, covered, for 1-2 min or until the spinach has wilted –
this is your creamy tomato chorizo sauce - Grate the cheddar cheese
5. Oven Time
- Add the cooked conchiglie to the creamy tomato chorizo sauce and stir it all together until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce
- Season with a grind of black pepper
- Next, transfer the mixture to an oven-proof dish and top it with the grated cheese
- Put the dish in the oven for 10 min or until the cheese has melted and the pasta is bubbling – this is your conchiglie, spinach & chorizo pasta bake
6. Serve your spinach & chorizo pasta bake!
- Serve your conchiglie, spinach & chorizo pasta bake
- Enjoy!
My Final Thoughts on the spinach & chorizo pasta bake
Making this dish is really easy – and it’s packed with flavour. Furthermore, the combination of spinach and chorizo is a winner, and the pasta bake is perfect for a hearty winter meal. Give it a go!
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Enjoy!
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