Speedy Creamy Chorizo & Sweetcorn Pasta with Spinach and Cheese

This Speedy Creamy Chorizo & 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.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

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

Step 2

b) Once boiling, add the rigatoni to the pan and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

Step 3

c) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Step 4

Prep Time

Step 5

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

Step 6

b) Halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Get Frying

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

c) Once browned, lower the heat to medium.

Step 12

Veg Things Up

Step 13

4 a) Add the shallot to the pan. Cook until softened, 3-4 mins, stirring occasionally.

Step 14

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

Step 15

c) Add the spinach a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

Step 16

Finish the Sauce

Step 17

5 a) Once the spinach has wilted, add the creme fraiche and water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount) to the pan.

Step 18

b) Bring to the boil, stirring, then remove from the heat.

Step 19

c) Mix in half the grated hard Italian style cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 20

Combine and Serve

Step 21

6 a) Add the cooked pasta to the frying pan and gently mix until well coated in the sauce. Reheat quickly if necessary.

Step 22

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

Step 23

Enjoy!

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