Spicy Chorizo Penne
This is a very quick and easy to make pasta dish with chorizo, tomatoes, red wine, chillies & garlic... delicious!
  • Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 1 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 300 g chorizo (sliced)
  • 3-4 Kashmiri chillies
  • 3 garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 150 ml red wine
  • 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tsp caster sugar
  • 200 ml creme fraiche
  • 1 bunch fresh basil (torn)
  • sea salt and pepper (freshly ground)
  • 400 g penne pasta (cooked as per packet instructions)
  • Parmesan cheese (to serve)
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok and fry the chorizo for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile blitz the chillies and garlic in a blender and add to the chorizo, fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the red wine and reduce for 3-4 minutes and then add the tomatoes and sugar and bring to the boil, simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. In the meantime cook the penne as per packet instructions, drain and set aside.
  4. Add the crème fraiche and basil to the chorizo and stir until all mixed through. Season to taste and add the penne and stir until fully coated.
  5. Divide the pasta between four plates and serve with a sprinkling of parmesan. Enjoy!